Job Description Summary

The Bangor Site Lean Leader will provide both strategic & tactical support within the Bangor Manufacturing facility in the development and sustainment of a Lean Roadmap aligned with the business imperatives. Responsible for working with the Plant Leadership team to further their customer based process improvement strategy, which drives safety, customer responsiveness, lead time
reduction and quality improvement in line with business/functional objectives

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :
As the Site Lean Leader you will:

• Coach site leadership team to create the Lean vision and develop a Roadmap aligned to GE Vernova and Gas Value Stream target conditions.
• Work closely and take inputs from Value Stream Lean leader as well as external coaches
• Use GE Vernova lean training guides as both methodology and tool for improvement
• Lead the Lean implementation at the plant and drive cross-functional results.
• Become the expert on Lean for the plant through hands on experience in internal and external Kaizens plus self-education.
• Lead and develop Lean Facilitators. Build and develop a moonshine team and moonshine shop.
• Support early integration of Lean principles in product design & process development for New Product Introductions.
• Strong in methodical problem-solving methods (PDCA, 5Why, RCA, etc.)
• Partner with site leadership team to drive OEE improvement through BiQ, Zero Defect Framework, Daily Management, Standard Work, Flow, and TPM
• Organize and lead the monthly operating review with the site leadership team to review and action relevant SQDC KPI’s
• Develop value stream maps for the Organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of Lean techniques
• Assist in Roadmap execution by facilitating Kaizen events focused on SQDC objectives. Facilitation includes:
  • Pre-work and scoping of Kaizen teams
  • Pre-event training of team leaders and team members on relevant concepts
  • Ensuring all materials are available for teams
  • Coaching teams during the event on try-storming, rapid prototyping, data and fact driven experimentation
  • Kaizen follow-up rhythms to ensure benefits are realized and sustained (monthly sustainment audits of each Kaizen)
• Train site on Lean concepts and mentor employees using Lean tools
• Prepare Lean review presentations and present to executive business leaders on Lean business reviews.
• Follow all EHS and Quality requirements and encourage a culture of stop-work for abnormalities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma /GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
• Minimum 5 years hands - on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects

Desired Characteristics :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands
• Knowledge of the disciplines of manufacturing management such as production and inventory control, quality management systems, and standard cost systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of products, processes, customer requirements and budgeting / financial processes
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
• Demonstrated commitment to the GE Vernova Way
• Formal Lean Training /certification

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $122,600.00 and $204,400.00. 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 21, 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.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.