Job Description Summary

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for driving Lean Production activities that align with the site’s strategic goals. This role includes executing the Lean Master Plan, leading Kaizen events, and optimizing manufacturing productivity and efficiency across both operational and transactional processes.

Job Description

·         Lead Lean Implementation: Spearhead the development and continuous improvement of Lean practices at the Charleroi, PA site, driving operational excellence and efficiency.

·         5S and Ideas Programs: Oversee and sustain the 5S and Ideas Programs, ensuring their effective implementation as core elements of continuous improvement across all departments.

·         Daily Management: Actively participate in and support the Daily Management routines, ensuring that performance metrics and continuous improvement efforts are monitored and achieved.

·         Problem Solving (PDCA/Root Cause Analysis): Utilize PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology and Root Cause Analysis to address process gaps, leading targeted problem-solving initiatives to optimize workflows.

·         Lean Training and Oversight: Provide ongoing training, mentoring, and support in Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques, enabling team members to apply Lean principles in their everyday work.

·         Performance Monitoring and Documentation: Measure and document progress toward Lean objectives and KPIs, ensuring alignment with business goals and continuous improvement targets.

·         Cost Reduction and Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and long-term process improvements, driving both efficiency and profitability.

·         Lead Kaizen Events: Facilitate and lead Kaizen events in both manufacturing and transactional processes, leveraging tools such as Hoshin Projects, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Lean Maturity Assessments, and productivity analysis.

  

Required Qualifications:

 ·         Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college.

·         Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or Lean roles, with a proven track record of implementing Lean initiatives and driving measurable improvements.

 

 

 

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $81,700.00 and $136,700.00. 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 January 15, 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.