Lean Coordinator

Job description

3419665
Additional Cities

Grand Forks
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Renewable Energy
Business Segment

Renewable Energy LM Wind Power
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Minnesota, North Dakota
Postal Code

58203
Role Summary/Purpose

The primary objective of this position is to translate the plant Lean Masterplan into activities and actions to improve relevant plant KPIs (financial and non-financial). Activities such as Lean Projects, LMPS, ‘why-not’, best practice sharing, standardization, Action-Work-Outs (AWOs), reporting, communication, mentoring, skills capability improvement, networking will also be at the core of this position to ensure sustainable results and development of Lean culture at the plant.
Essential Responsibilities

• Support/deliver Lean Strategy in the Plant
• Influence key stakeholders of Lean Strategy
• Develop/support Lean culture though activities and behaviors
• Ensure plant has Lean capacity and capability versus standards, continually enhance Lean skill, and practices across the plant
• Ensure Lean teams are focusing on improving their main KPIs
• Ensure plant follow agreed LM/GE Lean standards
• Ensure relevant plant communication on Lean improvements through the defined channels
• Support/conduct relevant assessments (eg LMPS, LEAN/BF)
• Lead/Support on small to medium level impact projects (mainly PDCA or GB projects)
• Facilitate execution and when necessary provide additional coaching and training
• Support/run plant Action-Work-Outs (AWOs)
• Communicate status of results of projects to relevant stakeholders
• Lead and drive LMPS at the plant
• Best practice sharing
• Define and execute /support LMPS training plan at all levels and areas (link also with CoE)
• Support training & development processes
• Coach & mentor team members and stakeholders
• Fully engage with ‘Share Beliefs’ culture
• Identify, locate and adhere to the “LM Quality Policy”
Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a strong preference in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing Eng. required (from a recognized Institute)
• 3 years of experience in Lean
• Successfully completed several Lean Projects
This is a safety sensitive position in a heavy manufacturing environment
Desired Characteristics

• Flexible for international travel up to 25% of their time
• Project Management Professional - preferable (from a recognized Institute)
• Master’s degree preferred in Production / Industrial Engineering (from a recognized Institute)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from a recognized Institute (completed or in progress)
• Change management
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

North Dakota
Primary City

Grand Forks