Senior Lean Manufacturing Manager

GE Vernova

Senior Lean Manager driving Toyota Production System transformation across GE Vernova’s European generator manufacturing sites. Leading Kaizen, Daily Management, Built-In Quality, and value-stream improvements.

Posted 9/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇪🇺 Anywhere in EuropeSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and practices, with a strong focus on implementing Toyota Production System methodologies and driving cultural transformation across multi-site organizations. Proven ability to lead Kaizen events and deploy best practices for continuous improvement in operational performance.

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Lean Manufacturing ExperienceToyota Production System ImplementationKaizen Event LeadershipDefect Prevention StrategiesCultural Transformation Leadership

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Hard Skills

Lean Strategy DeploymentValue Stream ImprovementStandardized Work ImplementationError-Proofing TechniquesTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)Single-Piece FlowPull SystemsKanbanLaminar FlowKarakuri-Based Automation

Soft Skills

CoachingInfluencingCollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Moonshine SystemsDaily Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Heavy ManufacturingIndustrial ManufacturingGeneratorsTurbinesLean Transformation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Remote position
Relocation Assistance Provided: No