Job Description SummaryThe Materials Lean Leader will provide support and coaching within the Supply chain focused on the development and sustainment of a Materials Management Strategy (roadmap) aligned with the business targets. You will partner with organizational leadership to drive product and process improvements that deliver lead time and inventory reductions supporting customer delivery.
Job DescriptionEssential Responsibilities:- Execute the lean roadmap for our materials organization, focusing on improving the efficiency of material planning and warehouse-to-production delivery.
- Partner with planners to stabilize and optimize our Pull/replenishment systems. You will be the "boots on the ground" ensuring our systems are functioning as intended.
- Facilitate day-to-day communication between our internal factory teams and suppliers to keep material flow consistent and predictable.
- Manage specific material flow projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including the development of Value Stream Maps (VSM) for key material segments.
- Lead daily management routines to identify and resolve material shortages or flow bottlenecks, ensuring our teams hit schedule attainment targets.
- Provide hands-on training to the production team on lean materials processes, including the proper use of supermarket systems and Kanban signals.
Qualifications/Requirements:- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in Manufacturing).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Lean and/or Materials Management.
Desired Characteristics:- Demonstrated experience in applying lean principles, specifically: material presentation, supermarket design, flow, pull systems, water-spider routes, and Kanban.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate between warehouse staff, procurement, and production floor teams.
- A hands-on approach to problem-solving with a desire to improve inventory accuracy and material velocity.
- Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and advocate for better material handling practices.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or similar quality/lean certification is preferred.
The base pay range for this position is
$104,600.00 - 174,400.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible
for a 15% performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. *The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No
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 July 28, 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.
