GE Vernova

Sr. Operational Excellence Leader - Jport

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Description Summary

The Operations Excellence Leader is a key leadership role that will enable shops in the Aero Alliance to strive towards Best in Class Lean Concepts. This leader will utilize their business leadership experience to drive & influence the shops leadership/stakeholders towards Shop Lean & operational excellence. This is a critical role in the Aero Alliance as it connects and coordinated across multiple functions… Safety, Quality, Materials, Finance, and Customers. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving projects/process improvement to ensure that our processes are in line with the Operational Goals. Driving Hoshin Kanri breakthroughs maximizing process optimization, standardization, TAT stability as well as driving a cultural change around 5S and Continual Improvement. Minimize risk of defects by utilizing data and process improvements. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.Job Description


Essential Responsibilities

Drive all aspects of standardization and shop operations improvements, working with all of the Aero Repair Shops to drive the Aviation standard and support ongoing improvement actions. This person will need to manage multiple interfaces and be able to deliver in a very challenging environment

Standardize ways of working across all shops and functions
Standardize reporting including Incoming, Inspection and Final reports
Drive simplified Shop Routings and digitize where possible
Standardize and simplify shops operating mechanisms utilizing lean concepts
Drive development of key IT solutions Work with the shops to implement operational best practices across all gates
Define, prioritize, direct & track progress on the Lean journey… e.g. 5 S, layout and flow across all of the shops
Create and own the operating mechanisms for the Operations team
Work with the Lean team to help define strategy for becoming more mature in lean concepts
Work with key functional leaders across the network to drive an aligned continuous improvement culture
Drive quality continuous improvement activities at a global or local level including methods, tools, roadmap systems, elaboration, and deployment. Manage industrial improvement projects including process improvement, revamp-up or extension, localization of manufacturing activities, etc.
Developing expertise within function. Growing reputation within the organization. Includes roles that are experts in their discipline, providing professional or thought leadership. Influences quality improvements by linking with other functions of the organization.
May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. e.g. ARMS / Oracle. Presents business solutions to leaders in functional area. Communicates complex messages and negotiates internally with others to adopt a different point of view. Influences peers to act and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers.
Has major influence on shop operations with a continual focus on the wing to wing needs of the Aero Alliance.
Leads others to find creative solutions to address complex problems that may impact the organization. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. Coordinate metric standardization across the Repair network, including weekly risk assessment and drive actions to proactively work on level loading the shops where possible.


Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years experience in leading Continuous Improvement transformation
Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading in a matrix environment
Proven experience in Change management


Desired Characteristics

Master's Degree in Business or advanced degree
Experience in a Global Function such as Engine Overhaul Operations, Sourcing, Engineering, Quality or Supply Chain
Capability and experience to work with local and remote resources, merging people from different locations as needed to close complex projects in due time
Experience with maintaining cross functional risk management processes.
Proven track record of delivery in a challenging role
Ability to lead, coach, mentor and work effectively across functions whilst leading in a matrix environment.
Proven Business leadership experience
Ability to lead, coach & mentor employees across the various businesses at all levels
Exposure to financial measurements and accounting principles in a manufacturing environment
Strong team player with high energy
Knowledgeable of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
A drive and desire to succeed
Ability and willingness to travel, both domestically and internationally, up to 10-15% of the time and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies

About Us: Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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: Yes


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