Lean Leader

Materials Lean Leader

As the Materials Lean Leader for the Schenectady factory and warehouse, you will lead the development, execution, and sustainment of a Lean Materials Management Strategy aligned with our business targets. This role involves providing support and coaching across the manufacturing facility, driving product and process improvements, and delivering lead time and inventory reductions to support customer delivery. Your expertise will ensure the optimization of material delivery, warehouse picking, kitting processes, and the alignment of SAP/ERP systems with lean materials strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a lean roadmap for the materials organization, aligned with the operations lean team.
• Drive continuous improvement in materials lean systems, including Value Stream Mapping and understanding material and information flow.
• Coach teams across all levels, from front line to executives, on lean materials systems.
• Plan and deliver materials projects & initiatives aligned with the strategic roadmap.
• Drive implementation of pull/kanban aligned with business targets.
• Own accountability for daily management, problem solving, and keeping the team on target with material flow improvements.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing.
• Minimum of 5 additional years in Lean and/or Materials Management.
• Proficient in SAP/ERP systems and their application to lean materials strategies.

Desired Characteristics:

• A change agent with strong credibility and influence within the organization.
• Extensive lean materials experience, including standard work, material presentation, supermarkets, flow, pull, waterspider routes, heijunka, and kanban.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing disciplines and inventory management.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.