Job Description Summary
Leads our progress towards GEV Target Condition of “Right first-time, no backwards flow”. Sets priorities and drives the execution of Quality and Lean continuous improvement roadmap across Inquiry to Order (ITO) and Order to Remittance (OTR) Value Streams for Gas Power Services business-line globally, focused on building process capability and driving process time improvements. Develops the plan and leads the implementation of Zero Defect Framework and Services Built-In-Quality concepts into ITR processes, partnering with process owners within TX & MYA Business Lines, One Field Services and Upgrades functions to ensure projects are prioritized, resourced, and sustained.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Eliminate process variability, reduce re-work related non-value added (NVA) hours and improve process time by ensuring that every step of the ITR process is capable of producing 100% yield.
- Standardize the use of core Quality & Lean tools in transactional and field environments, including PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and Poka-Yoke (Mistake Proofing).
- Facilitate Kaizen events specifically focused on process-related defect reduction, process capability (Cp/Cpk) and process time improvement. Provide Lean support for Global Services L1-L2-L3 KPIs and 7H/FA Outage Cost TTI
- Partner with EHS-Q-L Transformation & Sustainment Operations team to accelerate our journey towards GEV Target Condition of “performance of the process visible at any given time”
- Drive the “Quality Andon” culture and lead the “Quality – STOP WORK” process for Global Services, translate learnings into prioritized process improvement projects into the Lean Roadmap. Coach and mentor frontline teams and people leaders on Zero Defect principles, shifting the organizational focus from inspection-heavy workflows to process-heavy reliability.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 10 years’ experience in the Operations environment with strong business process understanding with proven track record of results using Quality and Lean methodologies OR High school diploma/GED and 20 years of experience in the Operations environment with strong business process understanding with proven track record of results using Quality & Lean methodologies.
Desired Characteristics
- Systems Thinking: Ability to see how changes in one part of the process affect the entire value stream.
- Influencing Skills: Proven ability to lead change across functions without direct hierarchical authority.
- Data-Driven: A passion for using data to find the "signal in the noise" and prioritize the most impactful projects.
- Resilience: The tenacity to challenge the status quo and maintain high standards even under delivery pressure.
- This job will require travel >25% , may vary depending on location
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
