Sourcing Lean Leader
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $108,800 - $181,300 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Execute and mature flange to flange suppliers through lean applications and roadmaps to improve GE’s supply chain
- Drive change throughout the wing-to-wing supply base to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost at suppliers
- Drive supplier processes and systemic quality improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools
- Work with Suppliers, Procurement, Component Engineering and Operations to establish strategic and comprehensive OTD, Quality and sourcing initiatives
- Provide Supplier with technical expertise in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements and Management to meet GE demand and supplier needs
- Drive Value Stream Analysis and Kaizens with key suppliers to enable strategic goals for GE and the supply base
- Perform analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to determine trends along with proposed actions to drive performance improvement
- Lead training of internal staff along with other functions on Supplier Lean governance strategy, policy, procedures and work instructions
- Support process and procedures review along with continuous improvement actions
- Support the development & execution of global sourcing strategies for the F2F commodities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in a technical discipline
- A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in manufacturing or operations
- Proven lean experience by creating roadmaps utilizing lean tools and execution of strategies
- 2-3 years’ experience in materials and/or procurement
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50%
- Masters in engineering, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is a plus
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt or equivalent Quality certification
- Evidence of knowledge of Quality Sciences -APQP, Problem solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, PDCA
- Ability to read engineering prints and drawings
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Access to Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
LeanSix SigmaValue Stream AnalysisProcess DevelopmentCapacity PlanningInventory ManagementQuality SystemsStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisProblem Solving
Soft skills
LeadershipCommunicationTrainingCollaborationChange Management
Certifications
Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt