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The Materials Lean Leader supports and coaches the Supply Chain in developing and sustaining a Materials Management Strategy aligned with business targets. The role partners with organizational leadership to improve products and processes, reduce lead times and inventory, and support customer delivery. It develops the materials lean roadmap, integrates planners into pull and replenishment systems, and coaches teams across organizational levels.
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Job Description Summary
The Materials Lean Leader will provide support and coaching within the Supply chain focused on the development and sustainment of a Materials Management Strategy (roadmap) aligned with the business targets. You will partner with organizational leadership to drive product and process improvements that deliver lead time and inventory reductions supporting customer delivery.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
As the Materials Lean Leader you will:
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Develop and execute the lean roadmap for the materials organization, ensuring alignment and synergy between internal materials planning and operations.
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Collaborate with planners to integrate them into the Pull/replenishment systems, fostering seamless supply chain operations and alignment with internal processes.
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Facilitate regular communication and feedback loops between the internal factory and external suppliers to ensure consistent application of lean principles.
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Own priorities for parts on pull and schedule attainment aligned with business targets
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Responsible for continuous improvement plans for materials lean systems including VSMs
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Coach teams from front line to executives on lean materials systems
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Plan and deliver projects & initiatives aligned to the roadmap
Qualifications/Requirements:
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing)
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Minimum of 5 additional years in Lean and/or Materials
Desired Characteristics:
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Proven ability to collaborate with external partners and integrate them into existing systems to enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage relationships
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Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
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Lean Materials experience including but not limited to: standard work, material presentation, supermarkets, flow, pull, waterspider routes, heijunka, and kanban
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Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing and inventory management
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Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
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Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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 $104,600.00 and $174,400.00. 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 October 08, 2026.
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.
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.
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