Lean Manager
Stafford (Staffordshire)
Job description
Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.The Lean role will directly be related to developing and driving a lean / continuous improvement culture in a Project-based, transactional driven business.
The Successful candidate will:
Participate in & lead process improvements, conduct lean training, and facilitate kaizen events – driving continuous improvement discussions and activities. There will be ongoing activities to apply and train on lean principles throughout the life cycle of the project environment. This includes, for example, leading teams in the analysis of processes, simplification of processes, eliminating waste, reducing cost, as well as standardising and facilitating efficiency for lean optimization.
Support a cross functional team (including tendering, engineering, project management, sourcing / procurement, logistics, quality, finance, PMO, quality and Lean) dedicated to executing the lean roadmap to meet efficiency and milestone targets.
The supplier management responsibility will focus on working with suppliers to drive improved performance through reviews and root cause analysis. This includes working directly with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure sustained improvement.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Implement and/or support counter measures and actions for Kaizen Events.
- Perform Quality and Lean activities collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure cost out and efficiency project deliverables (milestones, process improvements, etc..) are met in a timely manner, contributing to established targets with no compromise on product quality / compliance, supplier continuity, and efficiency and risk mitigations.
- Lean actions include optimising the execution of the changes resulting from kaizen events to support cost-out actions, ensuring operational alignment and ensuring continuity.
- Generate new cost-out ideas and help consolidate next cost-out action pipeline.
- Will directly interact in project management life cycle.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college / in lieu of a degree - candidates will have relevant 'Hands On' extensive experience.
- Demonstrated years of quality / lean experience.
Desired Characteristics
- Proven ability to work in cross-functional team.
- Proven experience with project management.
- Proven ability to analyze and organise data.
- Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
- Experience in product cost-out initiatives.
- Demonstrated years of project management experience.
- Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
- Effective problem identification and solution skills.
- Experience working with suppliers and driving improvement opportunities.
- Proven Facilitation Skills.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No