Site Lean Transformation Leader
GE Vernova Inc, Clearwater, FL, United States
Job Description Summary
Role Summary/Scope: The Lean Transformation Leader reports directly to the Site Leader and is responsible for leading and sustaining site-wide Lean initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People Engagement and Customer Satisfaction. This role partners with all local functional leaders, and employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and problem-solving across all products, processes, and value stream that impact the Clearwater Site performance.
The Lean Transformation Leader will identify improvement opportunities, coach leaders and teams in Lean principles and tools, facilitate kaizen events, develop standard work, and help build organizational capability for sustained performance improvement.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s Lean transformation strategy aligned with business objectives.
Partner with senior leadership to define priorities, performance targets, and transformation roadmaps.
Serve as a change agent to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Assess organizational maturity and identify opportunities to improve operational performance and business processes.
Lead Lean initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, cost, and overall market competitiveness.
Facilitate value stream mapping, kaizen events, root cause problem solving, and waste elimination activities.
Drive implementation of Lean methods such as 5S, visual management, standard work, daily management, takt time, pull systems, and flow optimization.
Support teams in identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities across end-to-end processes.
Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, sustained, and replicated where appropriate.
Coach function leaders, managers, and frontline teams on Lean principles, behaviors, and problem-solving methods.
Develop and deliver Lean training programs to build internal capability at all levels of the organization.
Mentor site leaders and functional teams in daily management, leader standard work, and accountability routines.
Foster employee engagement and ownership in continuous improvement initiatives.
Present Strategic plans and improvement roadmaps, to senior business leaders.
Digital/AI Enablement:
Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of new AI tools improve productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes.
Partner with stakeholders to identify business use cases and prioritize AI solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Drive user adoption through training, change management, communication, and support plans.
Track program performance, adoption rates, ROI, and operational impact of AI tool deployments.
Facilitate alignment between executive sponsors, technical teams, and end users throughout the program lifecycle.
Monitor emerging AI technologies and recommend new tools or enhancements to maintain competitive advantage.
Desired Characteristics:
Proven ability to lead cultural changes in complex manufacturing environments
Strong facilitation and coaching capability
Demonstrated influence without direct authority
Data-driven decision making
Executive communication and presentation skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including project implementation and cross-functional collaboration
3+ years of Lean transformation experience
OMLP graduate or equivalent leadership program, preferred
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
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 April 27, 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.
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Role Summary/Scope: The Lean Transformation Leader reports directly to the Site Leader and is responsible for leading and sustaining site-wide Lean initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People Engagement and Customer Satisfaction. This role partners with all local functional leaders, and employees to foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and problem-solving across all products, processes, and value stream that impact the Clearwater Site performance.
The Lean Transformation Leader will identify improvement opportunities, coach leaders and teams in Lean principles and tools, facilitate kaizen events, develop standard work, and help build organizational capability for sustained performance improvement.
Job Description
Essential Functions:
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s Lean transformation strategy aligned with business objectives.
Partner with senior leadership to define priorities, performance targets, and transformation roadmaps.
Serve as a change agent to embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
Assess organizational maturity and identify opportunities to improve operational performance and business processes.
Lead Lean initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, cost, and overall market competitiveness.
Facilitate value stream mapping, kaizen events, root cause problem solving, and waste elimination activities.
Drive implementation of Lean methods such as 5S, visual management, standard work, daily management, takt time, pull systems, and flow optimization.
Support teams in identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities across end-to-end processes.
Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, sustained, and replicated where appropriate.
Coach function leaders, managers, and frontline teams on Lean principles, behaviors, and problem-solving methods.
Develop and deliver Lean training programs to build internal capability at all levels of the organization.
Mentor site leaders and functional teams in daily management, leader standard work, and accountability routines.
Foster employee engagement and ownership in continuous improvement initiatives.
Present Strategic plans and improvement roadmaps, to senior business leaders.
Digital/AI Enablement:
Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of new AI tools improve productivity, decision-making, and business outcomes.
Partner with stakeholders to identify business use cases and prioritize AI solutions aligned with strategic goals.
Drive user adoption through training, change management, communication, and support plans.
Track program performance, adoption rates, ROI, and operational impact of AI tool deployments.
Facilitate alignment between executive sponsors, technical teams, and end users throughout the program lifecycle.
Monitor emerging AI technologies and recommend new tools or enhancements to maintain competitive advantage.
Desired Characteristics:
Proven ability to lead cultural changes in complex manufacturing environments
Strong facilitation and coaching capability
Demonstrated influence without direct authority
Data-driven decision making
Executive communication and presentation skills
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including project implementation and cross-functional collaboration
3+ years of Lean transformation experience
OMLP graduate or equivalent leadership program, preferred
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
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 April 27, 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.
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