Job Description SummaryAs the Materials Lean Leader for the Greenville factory and warehouse, you will lead the development, execution, and sustainment of a Lean Materials GE Vernova's Gas Power business manufactures some of the most technically complex components in the energy industry - including turbine buckets, nozzles, shrouds, and coatings that operate under extreme conditions inside the world's most advanced gas turbines. At our Greenville, SC facility, we're building out a dedicated Center of Excellence (COE) model for our materials function, and we're hiring a Materials Lean Leader to anchor the Hot Gas Path COE.
This is not a desk role. You will be a lean practitioner and coach who works shoulder-to-shoulder with materials planners, warehouse teams, and production operators to design and sustain the material flow systems that keep a high-complexity manufacturing floor running on schedule. You will own the lean materials roadmap for your COE, drive the bridge between materials planning and operations, and serve as the primary problem-solver when flow breaks down.
Job DescriptionKey Responsibilities:- Own the lean materials roadmap for the Hot Gas Path COE, aligning improvement initiatives with site targets for inventory turns, line-side waste reduction, and schedule attainment
- Redesign material delivery processes using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to systematically eliminate non-value-added steps from dock to point of use
- Architect and implement Pull/Kanban systems - setting replenishment logic, sizing supermarkets, and configuring signals within the SAP/ERP environment
- Drive daily management routines for materials; serve as the first-call resource for material flow bottlenecks and schedule attainment issues
- Lead tactical improvement initiatives including warehouse layout optimization, water-spider route design, and Heijunka (level loading) of material deliveries
- Coach and develop warehouse staff and production planners on lean material disciplines - building the capability and standard work needed to sustain gains long after the kaizen event ends
- Create synergy between materials planning and operations - this role is a critical integration point, not a purchasing function
- Execute the site's lean materials strategy, focusing specifically on increasing inventory turns and reducing line-side waste.
- Drive the redesign of material delivery processes using Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify and eliminate non-value-added steps from the dock to the point of use.
- Architect and implement end-to-end Pull/Kanban systems. You will be responsible for setting the logic, sizing the supermarkets, and managing the replenishment signals within our ERP/SAP environment.
- Lead daily management routines for materials. You will be the point person for solving material flow bottlenecks and ensuring schedule attainment through standard work.
- Plan and deliver tactical initiatives, including warehouse layout optimization, water-spider route implementation, and Heijunka (level loading) of material deliveries.
- Provide hands-on coaching to warehouse staff and planners on lean material disciplines, ensuring that new processes are standardized and sustained.
Qualifications/Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (OR High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years of manufacturing experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience in Lean Materials Management or high-volume In-Plant Logistics.
- Hands-on proficiency in SAP/ERP systems, specifically regarding material master data, inventory logic, and replenishment settings.
Desired Characteristics:- Exposure to or experience in a supply chain environment supporting precision-machined components (e.g., turbine blades/buckets, nozzles, aerospace components, or similar high-complexity parts)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt (or equivalent), with demonstrated application to supply chain or material flow projects
- Strong understanding of inventory control strategies and the relationship between material velocity and operational cost
- Experience influencing cross-functional teams - this role requires the ability to bring warehouse, planning, and production stakeholders into alignment without direct authority
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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 August 12, 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.
