Lead Lean Leader
Business Segment
GE Appliances Lighting
About Us
At GE Appliances, we are imagination at work. From our $1 billion investment in new products now underway to the development of smart grid technologies that will help consumers manage their electricity use and costs, the GE Appliances teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that solve some of the world’s toughest challenges. GE Appliances vision is to be recognized as the leading brand for performance and efficiency, and for a team committed to delivering an outstanding ownership experience. Join us and be part of that journey. You’ll find yourself in a welcoming, supportive environment working with a talented team focused on serving the consumer and the environment. Our high-performing, developmental culture will provide you with abundant opportunities to learn grow and advance within the organization. If you’re a motivated problem solver, driven to explore the frontier of innovation, and then join GE in creating the next generation of products that will improve the lives of consumers for generations to come. For more information on GE and its family of businesses, please visit www.ge.com . GE Appliances Lighting is an Affirmative Action Employer.
Role Summary/Purpose
Provide leadership in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives while leading Action Workouts to eliminate waste and promote continuous improvement in Appliance Manufacturing Operations. Internal Title: Continuous Improvement Leader, AP Dishwasher Manufacturing
Essential Responsibilities
- Implement GE Appliances site lean vision to optimize hours per unit, reduce inventory, lead-time, and eliminate waste. - Organize and lead lean events to focus on eliminating waste in both product and process design. This includes developing pull systems, training personnel, and other activities to achieve world-class process flow. - Execute production system through fishbone, small scale layout, and full scale mock-ups prior to purchasing equipment. - Develop value stream maps for the organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of lean techniques. - Coach and teach plant teams/direct reports in developing and executing lean plans to reduce inventory, lead-time, and waste to improve process quality. - Drive consistency and timely implementation of all Lean activities (Shingijutsu led workshops, KPO creation, etc.). - Provide training and leadership to all salaried Dishwasher Manufacturing employees to drive Lean in their roles. - Develop culture and network with other Appliance Park Lean Leaders to capture and promote lean best practices. - Facilitate day-to-day activities for KPO. - Work with team to drive improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery targets.
Qualifications/Requirements
- BS, BA, BSEE, BSME, BSIE, - Experience building, empowering and leading Lean Continuous Improvement projects and talented cross-functional teams.- High volume manufacturing experience.- Experience with tools such as SMED, 5S's, POKA-YOKE, KAN BAN, CHAKU-CHAKU, JIT, JIDOKA, TPS and HEIJUNKA- Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage, lead and implement aggressive project plans. - Experience applying Lean tools and processes - Proven ability to communicate complex matters in a simple, understandable format.- Ability to build and promote organizational change management initiatives valuing relationships, building idea/problem-solving culture.- Position supports 24/7 manufacturing facilities. Occasional off shift, on call and weekend work may be required.
Desired Characteristics
- Prior Lean experience and practice- Excellent negotiation skills- Green Belt or Black Belt Six Sigma Certification.- Proven ability to challenge the status quo and use positive influence to implement change; preferably in a high volume union manufacturing environment. - Vision and courage to pursue big ideas, encourage smart experimentation.- Strong analytical, root cause analysis and problem solving skills.- Recognized and established manufacturing shop experience preferred.- Results oriented- Exemplary energy, enthusiasm and a demonstrated ability to energize others to exceed their potential.- Self-starter- Outstanding multi level communication, presentation and leadership skills.- Union Manufacturing environment highly desired