Hybrid Operational Excellence & Standards Leader

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About the role

  • Operational Excellence & Standards Leader improving service delivery and transformation initiatives for GE Vernova. Leading operational excellence and building a culture of continuous improvement across North America.

Responsibilities

  • Lead operational excellence initiatives across the North America OM&U region to improve productivity, service execution, and business performance
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimize end-to-end service operations, including planning, resource utilization, workflow efficiency, and execution consistency
  • Establish operating rhythms, performance reviews, and management systems to drive accountability and results
  • Partner with regional and functional leaders to identify operational gaps, remove barriers, and implement scalable solutions
  • Drive standard work, process discipline, and performance management across service operations
  • Lead the deployment of lean methodologies across the organization, including kaizen, value stream mapping, daily management, visual management, standard work, problem solving, and root cause analysis
  • Build and execute a multi-year lean roadmap aligned with business priorities and customer outcomes
  • Facilitate continuous improvement events and coach teams to identify waste, improve flow, and reduce process variation
  • Develop sustainable lean operating systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement at all levels of the organization
  • Translate business strategy into operational priorities, metrics, and execution plans
  • Use data and analytics to assess performance, identify trends, and prioritize improvement opportunities
  • Drive KPI ownership across the organization, including service productivity, cycle time, first-time fix, cost performance, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction
  • Support annual operating planning and strategic initiatives with operational insights and execution rigor
  • Provide regular business updates to senior leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes
  • Lead organizational change efforts associated with process transformation and operating model improvements
  • Coach leaders and teams in lean principles, problem-solving methods, and continuous improvement behaviors
  • Build organizational capability through training, mentoring, and the development of lean leaders across the region
  • Influence cross-functional stakeholders and foster alignment in a matrixed environment
  • Promote a culture grounded in safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer focus.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, services, manufacturing, supply chain, continuous improvement or related field
  • Ability and willingness to travel across North America 10% as needed
  • Significant experience leading lean transformation and operational excellence initiatives in a complex, multi-site organization
  • Demonstrated success driving measurable business improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery
  • Strong experience with lean tools and methodologies, including kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause problem solving, and daily management systems
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders in a matrixed environment
  • Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and ability to use data to drive decisions
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Benefits

  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off

Job title

Operational Excellence & Standards Leader

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$140,300 - $233,800 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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