Title : Lean Leader - HEWH NPI

Job Number	1834730
Business	GE Home & Business Solutions
Business Segment	GE Appliances
About Us	At GE Appliances, we are imagination at work. From our $1 billion investment in new products to revitalizing U.S. manufacturing. the GE Appliances team is 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 as a team committed to delivering an outstanding ownership experience for our customers. Join us and be part of that journey. You’ll find yourself in a fast-paced environment working with a talented team of diverse individuals 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, then join GE in creating the next generation of products that will improve the lives of consumers for generations to come. GE works on things that matter. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. Visit www.joinGEAppliances.com to learn more about being part of the GE Appliances team.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Manufacturing
Function Segment	Lean Six Sigma
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	Kentucky
City	Louisville
Postal Code	40225-0001
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.
Essential Responsibilities	The lean leader will be a core team member on the HEWH 80 gallon Program Team and will provide leadership on the implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives and the utilization of Action Workouts or 3P (Kaizen) to eliminate waste in future Appliance Park Manufacturing Water Heater Operations. Create the lean vision and implement a lean strategy to optimize hours per unit, reduce inventory, lead-time, and waste for the new 80 gallon water heater. Organize and lead lean 3P (Production Preparation Process) 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. Develop 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. Guide 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 (3P, Shingijutsu led workshops, KPO creation, etc.). Provide training and leadership to all salaried and hourly continuous improvement employees to drive Lean in their roles. Capture previous lessons learned to incorporate all the lean best practices across Appliance Park and ensure they are incorporated in the team’s daily functions and processes. Manage day-to-day activities for the 80 gallon water heater KPO members. Provide routine program updates to all levels of the organization including both factory teams and executives. Work with 80 gallon water heater team to help achieve improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery targets.
Qualifications/Requirements	BS/BA or equivalent. Prior LEAN experience and practice. Experience building, empowering and leading talented crossfunctional teams. Vision and courage to pursue big ideas, encourage smart experimentation. Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to independently develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans. Understanding of Lean principles - Working knowledge of Toyota Production System: JIT, JIDOKA, and HEIJUNKA; Experience with tools such as SMED, 5S's, POKA-YOKE, KAN BAN, CHAKU-CHAKU. 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. Exemplary energy and enthusiasm and a demonstrated ability to energize others to exceed their potential.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Prior Appliance manufacturing experience. Results oriented, high energy, ability to inspire others. Green Belt Six Sigma Certification. -Advanced Business or Engineering degree. Strong leadership and analytical skills.