Senior Manager - Lean & Continuous Improvements

Job Description Summary

The primary objective of this position is to Lead the Lean Transformation to Deliver tangible Results in the overall SQDC performance of the organization through deployment of Lean Tools & Techniques and in the Transactional Processes.
This Position shall:
• Align & Prioritize the Organizational focus towards the Strategic Deployment Hoshin Kanri.
• Apply Lean Production System concepts, Kaizen /Blitz events and Six Sigma approaches.
• Network across GE subsidiaries to learn and share Best Practices for Horizontal deployment.
• Lead, Coordinate, Coach & Mentor Lean Coordinators for higher performance with effective execution rigor.
• Demonstrate Effective facilitative leadership with broad range of stakeholders globally, regionally, and locally across various functions of the value chain.

• Be Change Management agent by demonstrating Core Leadership skills - Recognizing, Coaching, Constructive feedback

The Lean Leader will play a pivotal role in implementing Lean principles and practices throughout the organization to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall operational performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and coaching skills to inspire teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Process and quality improvement roles Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgement and sense of urgency

Job Description

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead and manage Lean transformation projects across various departments.
• Develop and implement Lean strategies, tools, and methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Conduct value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Train and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles, ensuring sustainability of initiatives.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to Lean initiatives.
• Identify and remove barriers to Lean implementation and encourage the adoption of best practices.
• Support leadership in developing strategic plans aligned with Lean principles.
• Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of Lean processes.
• Continuously evaluate and refine Lean strategies to align with business objectives.
• Drive Poka-yoke improvements

Lean Road Map

• Align with Regional strategy - Bowler & X matrix
• To align on Global lean deployment strategy & activities (Global to Regional to Local)
• Deploy Plant Lean Strategy
• Lead or Support on relevant higher impact Lean Six Sigma projects
• Team up annually with key leaders & align all functions towards VSM
• Point of Contact for Tracking, Monitoring, Reporting & communicating the Lean deployment Progress and Performance both at internal & external platforms

Kaizen or Blitz Events Leadership

• Organize and/or Lead high impactful Cross functional Kaizen events to meet the dynamically changing business needs.
• Ensure the Kaizen events deliver Tangible Impact at end of the event and during sustenance period
• Manage the Kaizen event calendar with 30/60/90 days sustenance plan to achieve set goals
• Prioritize the focus areas for deployment of Kaizen Blitz and execute the implementation actions with sense of urgency
• Learn and share the best practices will other regions as part of horizontal deployment initiative

Lean Culture

• Impart Practical Training to Lean Coordinators all relevant employees throughout the organization
• Facilitate the Problem-Solving approach to enhance the problem resolution culture
• Support the Site Steering Committee to build Lean Culture by demonstrating /participating/leading in Core skills, Employee Involvement and Leader Standard work initiatives

REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a strong preference in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing Eng. required (from a recognized Institute)
• Master's degree preferred in operations / Industrial Engineering (from a recognized Institute)
• MBA preferred (from a recognized Institute)

External Experience

• 12 -15 years of experience across the value chain of which 5 years dedicated to successfully implementing Lean
• Practical Experience in implementation of TPS tools & techniques at Genba
• Mandatory Management experience as People Leader
• Successfully completed high impact Lean Projects

Certifications

• Lean Manufacturing Certification - Highly Preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Highly Preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Fluency in English language is Essential and other relevant language desirable
• Must be "hands-on" and practical with 'can-do' attitude
• Self-starter/learning and ability to navigate through the organization with ease
• Demonstrated influencing and engaging skills across cross-functional teams
• Demonstrate strong communication skills (including written, presentations)
• Must have a result-oriented leadership style
• Demonstrated significant experience of cost out across value chain (inc. customer and supplier partnerships)
• Flexible team player with demonstrated ability to lead and develop others
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Demonstrated skills on managing internal / external customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to provide mentoring/coaching at across value chain

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes