Lean Manufacturing Leader

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Lean Manufacturing Leader will lead cross-functional projects to drive standardization, stability and simplification in the GEHC business key customer facing processes. This includes providing change leadership (CAP) methods & tools across assigned critical business initiatives. You will partner with the existing network to provide leadership & direction on the implementation of Lean strategies & processes. Responsible for driving lean projects that improve operations & business processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

Managing multiple value streams, serving as a recognized expert and resource leader for focus areas, process rigor, and delivering significant simplification results.
Ability to drive cross-functional results.
Initiating sustainable process improvements to exceed customer expectations while using lean strategies to drive continuous process improvement
Owning the development and deployment of existing methodologies while advancing and applying lean and Six Sigma principals
Facilitating workouts, value stream mapping sessions and activities to achieve business results

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and minimum some years of progressive work experience in business environment or High school diploma/GED and several years' work experience
Demonstrated solid performance, leadership and experience in Lean and Six Sigma; GB or BB certification is a plus
Proven experience in influencing, leading teams and driving change results orientation
Minimum some years in project management
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated facilitation experience
Possession of EU work permit

Desired Characteristics:

Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results
Demonstrated commitment for process improvement with results
Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Executive level presentation skills