Sourcing Lean Leader – Supplier Development

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

📋 Description

• Offers technical expertise to suppliers in areas such as Process Development, Capacity Planning, Inventory Requirements, and Management to fulfill GE's demands and supplier needs.

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

• Promotes process and systemic quality enhancements at designated supplier sites by utilizing lean and quality tools, validating improvements with measurable metrics to minimize defects and enhance On-Time Delivery (OTD).

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

• Conducts analyses (Commodity, Quality Systems, DPPM, DMR) to identify trends and recommend actions for performance enhancement.

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

• Prepares, disseminates, and communicates regular updates on Supplier performance status and risk evaluations.

• Actively implements GE's established Supplier Development Procedures, Processes, and work instructions within the region.

• Aids in reviewing processes and procedures while promoting continuous improvement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Demonstrated understanding of Quality Sciences, including APQP, Problem Solving, Sampling, Statistical Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and PDCA.

• Some prior leadership experience in management, supervision, or project/program leadership roles.

• Proven experience in lean methodologies: Leading transformation initiatives and Kaizen events.

• Proficiency in lean tools (VSM, Problem Solving, A3 Thinking, Gauge R&R, SMED).

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

• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

• Capacity to work collaboratively across various functions.

• Proficient in English as a primary or secondary language.

• Developing expertise in quality/processes within one or more commodities.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Healthcare benefits encompass 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.

• Retirement advantages include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and additional retirement contributions, along with access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• Adoption assistance support.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance provisions.

• Paid time off for vacation or illness.