Materials Lean Leader

Job Summary

The Materials Lean Leader will provide support and coaching within the Supply chain focused on the development and sustainment of a Materials Management Strategy (roadmap) aligned with the business targets. The role partners with organizational leadership to drive product and process improvements that deliver lead time and inventory reductions supporting customer delivery.

• Develop and execute the lean roadmap for the materials organization, ensuring alignment and synergy between internal materials planning and operations.
• Collaborate with planners to integrate them into pull/replenishment systems, fostering seamless supply chain operations and alignment with internal processes.
• Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between the internal factory and external suppliers to ensure consistent application of lean principles.
• Own priorities for parts on pull and schedule attainment aligned with business targets.
• Responsible for continuous improvement plans for materials lean systems, including value stream maps.
• Coach teams from front line to executives on lean materials systems, including materials lean leaders.
• Plan and deliver projects & initiatives aligned to the roadmap.
• Accountable for daily management and problem solving to keep team on target.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (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.
• Proven ability to collaborate with external partners and integrate them into existing systems to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships.
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization.
• Lean Materials experience including but not limited to: standard work, material presentation, supermarkets, flow, pull, water spider routes, heijunka, and kanban.
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing and inventory management.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement.
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt certification or equivalent quality certification.

• Base pay range: $104,600 – $174,400 USD annually.
• Eligible for a 15% performance bonus, variable incentive compensation, and equity.
• Geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
• Health care benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, Health Coach, 24/7 nurse-based resource, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement benefits: GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, tax‑advantaged 401(k) with company match and contributions, and access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits: tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, paid time‑off for vacation or illness, and 12 paid holidays.

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 any other characteristic protected by law.