Generators Value Stream - Senior Lean Manufacturing Manager

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== At GE Vernova, we are accelerating the energy transition by delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable power solutions. As part of this mission, the Generator Value Stream – Senior Lean Manager will play a critical role in driving Lean transformation across our European generator manufacturing sites. This position will lead the deployment of Lean principles aligned with the Toyota Production System (TPS), enabling step-change improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role will focus on coaching site leadership, leading Kaizen events, advancing Daily Management systems, and strengthening Built-In Quality (BIQ) to ensure sustainable operational excellence across the value stream. **Job Description** =================== **What you'll do:** **Drive Lean Transformation Across European Sites** Lead the deployment of Lean strategy across generator manufacturing fa cilities, aligned with GE Vernova’s operational priorities and Global Supply Chain standards. **Lead High-Impact Kaizen Events** Plan and execute Kaizen events focused on flow, lead time reduction, productivity, and defect elimination—delivering measurable, sustainable results. **Coach and Develop Lean Capability** Partner with site leaders and cross-functional teams to build Lean capability, providing hands-on coaching in Daily Management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices. **Strengthen Daily Management Systems** Deploy and mature Daily Management to drive accountability, standard work, and real-time problem resolution at all levels of the organization. **Advance Built-In Quality (BIQ)** Lead BIQ deployment to embed defect prevention into processes through standardized work, error-proofing, and process control. **Optimize Value Stream Performance** Drive end-to-end value stream improvements, focusing on flow, waste elimination, and alignment with customer demand. **Replicate and Scale Best Practices** Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across European sites to accelerate Lean maturity and ensure consistency. **Foster Cross-Site Collaboration** Enable knowledge sharing and alignment across factories, strengthening a unified Lean culture across the European generator network. **What you'll bring:** 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 **Deep Lean / TPS Expertise**: * 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) * Single-piece flow **Advanced Lean Tools & Innovation:** Experience with practical Lean innovations such as Moonshine systems and Karakuri-based automation solutions  **Kaizen Leadership Excellence**: Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact Kaizen events delivering measurable improvements in operational performance **Built-In Quality Mindset:** Experience deploying defect prevention strategies and integrating quality into the process **What will make you stand out:** **Change Leadership & Influence** Strong ability to influence, coach, and drive cultural transformation across diverse, multi-site organizations **Best Practice Deployment** Experience scaling Lean best practices across multiple locations **Industry Experience** Experience in heavy industry manufacturing (e.g., generators, turbines, large equipment) is highly preferred **Global Lean Exposure** Prior experience working with **Shingijutsu, Toyota, or equivalent world-class Lean organizations** is a strong advantage **Communication & Stakeholder Engagement** Ability to effectively engage from shop floor teams to senior leadership ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No