Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the lean transformation within Edison Works to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our lean culture and drive continuous improvement
• Be a champion of Kaizen and facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
• Teach, promote, and practice the Systematic Approach to Lean GE and build Kaizen capability.
• Participate in daily management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
• Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily rapid experiments and problem solving in a systematic way.
• Expected travel 25-30.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and/or Lean)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and /or Lean
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• This role is restricted to U.S. person (s) (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools
• Ability to influence without direct authority
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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