Sourcing Lean Leader – Supplier Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Delivers technical expertise to suppliers in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, and Inventory Management to align with GE's demands and supplier requirements.

• Facilitates Value Stream Analysis and Kaizen events with key suppliers to achieve strategic objectives for GE and its supply chain.

• Implements process and systemic quality enhancements at designated supplier locations utilizing lean and quality tools, validating improvements through established metrics to minimize defects and enhance On-Time Delivery (OTD).

• Collaborates with Plant Quality and Suppliers to resolve issues, leading cross-functional teams to address significant challenges at Supplier sites.

• Conducts analysis (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to identify trends and recommend actions to improve performance.

• Assists in training internal personnel and other departments on Supplier Lean governance strategies, policies, procedures, and work instructions.

• Prepares, disseminates, and communicates regular Supplier performance updates and risk assessments.

• Works to implement GE’s established Supplier Development Procedures, Processes, and work instructions in the region.

• Aids in the review of processes and procedures alongside continuous improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in quality, mechanical, electrical, industrial, operations, or other related fields.

• Extensive experience in Quality, Materials, or Operations across various plants or business units.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Sciences, including APQP, problem-solving, sampling, statistical analysis, root cause analysis, and PDCA.

• Previous leadership experience in management, supervision, or project/program leadership is preferred.

• Proven experience in lean practices, including driving transformations and leading Kaizen events.

• Proficient in lean tools such as VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, and SMED.

• Familiarity with industry-specific quality standards (ISO9001:2008 & ISO9001:2015).

• Capable of effective communication at all organizational levels.

• Ability to collaborate across functions.

• Proficiency in English as a primary or secondary language.

• Developing expertise in quality/process within a specific commodity.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Availability of the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessments, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Retirement Savings Plan, providing a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings option with company matching and retirement contributions.

• Tuition assistance for continued education.

• Adoption assistance program.

• Paid parental leave to support family needs.

• Disability insurance for peace of mind.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.

• 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Flexible time off policy.