Job Description

Summary This role will partner with Edison Works teams to drive lean activities to impact product flow and process improvements that deliver increased productivity, lead time reductions, and act as a lean coach to continue to improve our Systematic Approach to Lean @ GE.



Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the lean transformation within Edison Works to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our lean culture and drive continuous improvement
• Be a champion of Kaizen and facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
• Teach, promote, and practice the Systematic Approach to Lean @ GE and build Kaizen capability.
• Participate in daily management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
• Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily rapid experiments and problem solving in a systematic way.
• Expected travel 25-30%.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and/or Lean)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and /or Lean
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• This role is restricted to U.S. person (s) (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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