Lean Manufacturing Specialist

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist will define, develop, and implement lean improvement projects aligned with strategic business objectives, promoting the Aero Alliance cultural brand. This role focuses on eliminating waste and non-value-added activities using best-practice lean tools such as Kanban, Just-In-Time (JIT), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Kitset delivery, and vendor-managed inventory to drive efficiency and cost savings in operations. Additionally, the role includes identifying processes suitable for automation and the reduction of manual effort, collaborating with all business functions to enhance overall performance and achieve Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, and overall business goals.

Must Have

• Eliminate waste processes through application of Lean principles
• Champion EHS guidelines in improvement events
• Project management expertise to drive plans to completion
• Identify, coach & mentor lean methodology
• Excellent people leadership & communication skills at all levels
• Identify & implement KPIs to track project progress
• Lead Lean activities in a factory setting and facilitate workshops (VSM, Kaizen Blitz, Obeya, 5S)
• Drive critical path decisions and influence program leaders
• Apply change management principles to deliver project goals
• Drive defect reduction through 6 Sigma implementation
• Provide training and governance to key business and end users
• Identify solutions for real-time job costing visibility and process simplification
• Adopt project management, planning, and operating rhythm deliverables
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years manufacturing experience in a shop floor environment
• Hands-on experience using Lean tools and methodologies

Good to Have

• Lean Certification (Green or Black Belt)
• Full working knowledge and application of Lean concepts
• Effective communication skills; comfortable presenting projects, facilitating Lean events, and coaching others
• Proven record of implementing and inspiring continuous improvement culture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for identifying improvement opportunities
• Change management skills to drive process implementations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest in international networking

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan (401k with company matching and 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
• Discretionary annual bonus

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining, developing, and implementing lean improvement projects that align with strategic business objectives. This role involves promoting the Aero Alliance cultural brand throughout the organization to achieve Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), Quality, and overall business goals. The candidate will identify opportunities to eliminate waste and non-value-added activities, utilizing best-practice lean tools such as Kanban, Just-In-Time (JIT), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Kitset delivery, and vendor-managed inventory to drive efficiency and cost savings in operations. Additionally, the role includes identifying processes suitable for automation and the reduction of manual effort, collaborating with all business functions to enhance overall performance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Eliminate waste processes through application of Lean principles, thereby driving strategic turnaround time reduction initiatives.
• Be a champion of EHS guidelines and always keep them in the forefront of any improvement or event.
• Hold project management expertise required to drive plans through to completion.
• Identify, coach & mentor lean methodology to drive improvement objectives.
• Have excellent people leadership & communication skills at all levels.
• Identify & implement KPI’s to track project progress.
• Lead Lean activities in a factory setting and facilitate workshops including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Blitz, Obeya, 5S and drive for excellent results.
• Drive critical path decisions, make recommendations and influence program leaders and functional process owners to maximize project impact, drive simplification and standardization efforts for all project initiatives.
• Apply change management principles to deliver project goals, build system and process competency, and integrate multiple improvements at one time.
• Drive defect reduction through 6 Sigma implementation.
• Provide training and governance to key business and end users.
• Identify solutions to provide real-time job costing visibility and process simplification, supported by a business case for change, with implementation reviews, KPI’s, and benefits analysis.
• Adopt project management, planning, and operating rhythm deliverables including frequent communication and presentations to functional leadership, project leadership, and business stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years manufacturing experience in a shop floor environment
• Must have hands-on experience using Lean tools and methodologies

Desired Characteristics

• Lean Certification (Green or Black Belt) preferred
• Full working knowledge and application of Lean concepts
• Effective communication skills; comfortable presenting projects, facilitating Lean events, and coaching others
• Proven record of implementing and inspiring continuous improvement culture in an organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for identifying improvement opportunities
• Change management skills to drive process implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Fluent in English and interest in international networking.

About Us:

Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best- in-class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova 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 drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,900.00 and $150,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 22, 2025.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.