At GE Vernova, we are accelerating the energy transition by delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable power solutions. As part of this mission, the Generator Value Stream – Senior Lean Manager will play a critical role in driving Lean transformation across our European generator manufacturing sites.
This position will lead the deployment of Lean principles aligned with the Toyota Production System (TPS), enabling step-change improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The role will focus on coaching site leadership, leading Kaizen events, advancing Daily Management systems, and strengthening Built-In Quality (BIQ) to ensure sustainable operational excellence across the value stream.
What you'll do:
Drive Lean Transformation Across European Sites
Lead the deployment of Lean strategy across generator manufacturing fa cilities, aligned with GE Vernova’s operational priorities and Global Supply Chain standards.
Lead High-Impact Kaizen Events
Plan and execute Kaizen events focused on flow, lead time reduction, productivity, and defect elimination—delivering measurable, sustainable results.
Coach and Develop Lean Capability
Partner with site leaders and cross-functional teams to build Lean capability, providing hands-on coaching in Daily Management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices.
Strengthen Daily Management Systems
Deploy and mature Daily Management to drive accountability, standard work, and real-time problem resolution at all levels of the organization.
Advance Built-In Quality (BIQ)
Lead BIQ deployment to embed defect prevention into processes through standardized work, error-proofing, and process control.
Optimize Value Stream Performance
Drive end-to-end value stream improvements, focusing on flow, waste elimination, and alignment with customer demand.
Replicate and Scale Best Practices
Identify, standardize, and deploy best practices across European sites to accelerate Lean maturity and ensure consistency.
Foster Cross-Site Collaboration
Enable knowledge sharing and alignment across factories, strengthening a unified Lean culture across the European generator network.
What you'll bring:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with 5+ years of experience in a Lean manufacturing environment
Significant experience in Lean Manufacturing within a complex industrial or heavy manufacturing environment
Proven track record leading Lean transformation initiatives across sites or value streams
Deep Lean / TPS Expertise
Strong hands-on experience implementing Toyota Production System principles, including:
Laminar flow
Jidoka (automation with a human touch)
Pull systems and Kanban
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Single-piece flow
Advanced Lean Tools & Innovation:
Experience with practical Lean innovations such as Moonshine systems and Karakuri-based automation solutions
Kaizen Leadership Excellence
Demonstrated ability to lead high-impact Kaizen events delivering measurable improvements in operational performance
Built-In Quality Mindset:
Experience deploying defect prevention strategies and integrating quality into the process
What will make you stand out:
Change Leadership & Influence
Strong ability to influence, coach, and drive cultural transformation across diverse, multi-site organizations
Best Practice Deployment
Experience scaling Lean best practices across multiple locations
Industry Experience
Experience in heavy industry manufacturing (e.g., generators, turbines, large equipment) is highly preferred
Global Lean Exposure
Prior experience working with Shingijutsu, Toyota, or equivalent world-class Lean organizations is a strong advantage
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Ability to effectively engage from shop floor teams to senior leadership
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
GE Vernova’s attitude and edge is embedded in its name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.
Together, we have the energy to change the world.
