Senior Lean Manufacturing Manager

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🇪🇺 Europe – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Lead the deployment of Lean strategy across European generator manufacturing facilities • Plan and execute Kaizen events focused on flow, lead time reduction, productivity, and defect elimination • Partner with site leaders and cross-functional teams to build Lean capability through hands-on coaching • Deploy and mature Daily Management systems for accountability, standard work, and real-time problem resolution • Lead Built-In Quality deployment through standardized work, error-proofing, and process control • Drive end-to-end value stream improvements focused on flow, waste elimination, and customer demand • Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across European sites • Enable knowledge sharing and alignment across factories to strengthen a unified Lean culture

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment • Significant experience in Lean Manufacturing within a complex industrial or heavy manufacturing environment • Proven track record leading Lean transformation initiatives across sites or value streams • Strong hands-on experience implementing Toyota Production System principles, including Laminar flow, Jidoka (automation with a human touch), Pull systems and Kanban, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Single-piece flow • Experience with practical Lean innovations such as Moonshine systems and Karakuri-based automation solutions • Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact Kaizen events delivering measurable improvements in operational performance • Experience deploying defect prevention strategies and integrating quality into the process • Strong ability to influence, coach, and drive cultural transformation across diverse, multi-site organizations • Experience scaling Lean best practices across multiple locations • Experience in heavy industry manufacturing (e.g., generators, turbines, large equipment) is highly preferred • Prior experience working with Shingijutsu, Toyota, or equivalent world-class Lean organizations is a strong advantage • Ability to effectively engage from shop floor teams to senior leadership

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote position • Relocation Assistance Provided: No