Site Lean Specialist (Temporary)

General Electric

Role Summary/Purpose:

Support lean initiatives across the respective Site in support of the Digital Industrial initiative, working in activities directly subordinated to the Site Lean Leader. Support value stream map for the site and is responsible for working with the Plant Leadership team to establish a customer-based process improvement strategy, which drives safety, customer responsiveness, lead time reduction, productivity, and quality improvement in line with business/functional objectives.

Essential General Responsibilities:

•  Assist in Lean plan execution by involving Kaizens developing simple solutions to the elimination of “constrains”, developing pull systems where flow is not possible, training personnel, and other activities to achieve world-class process flow
• Develop time study analysis for the Organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of Lean techniques
• Lead the Lean implementation at the plant and drive cross-functional results
• Support plant teams in developing and executing Lean plans to monitor and increase overall productivity managing multiple value streams, serving as a recognized expert and resource leader for focus areas, process rigor, and delivering significant simplification results
• Drive measurable improvement actions in lead-time, customer delivery, productivity, inventory and product flow
• Prepare Lean review presentations and pitch to business leaders on Lean business reviews.
• Coach, train and mentor operators on the fundamentals and principals of Lean Manufacturing
• Support digital tools, act as a key user for LeanOptimization Suit and Manufacturing Execution system

Qualifications/Requirements:

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• 1-3 years hands-on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects
• Basic knowledge of programming and IT tools (MS Office, VBA)
• Basic knowledge of SAP system (Mainly MM, WM, PP modules)
• Basic knowledge of MES system and interface to SAP

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands.
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
• Lean Training/certification is a plus