Lead Lean

Job Description
Summary

Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across a operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

Job Summary

We are seeking a results-oriented professional to join our team at the GE Vernova production site in Sesto San Giovanni. In this pivotal role, you will act as a catalyst for operational excellence and digital transformation, bridging the gap between advanced technological innovation and shop-floor performance. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and spearhead initiatives that integrate Lean methodologies with cutting-edge technologies, driving improvements in cycle times, production data management, and operational accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Project Management: Provide operational leadership to the AI Project Manager and AI Architect, ensuring full alignment between technological roadmaps and factory requirements. Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
• Lean Transformation & Optimization: Deploy continuous improvement strategies (Lean Manufacturing) aimed at optimizing cycle times and eliminating waste across the production value stream.
• MES Oversight: Supervise the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), ensuring data integrity and leveraging real-time analytics to drive performance improvements and production visibility.
• BOM Governance: Take full responsibility for the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of productive Bills of Materials (BOM), ensuring technical precision and seamless integration with production processes.
• Kaizen Facilitator: Organize and facilitate Kaizen workshops, serving as a coach and mentor to operational teams to foster a culture of structured problem-solving, active participation, and sustainable change.

Qualifications

• 
  
  Education:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Management Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 
  
  Experience:
  Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing environments (Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification is highly desirable).
• Project Management: Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects, ideally within a digitalized industrial setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Solid understanding of MES systems, ERP architecture (specifically SAP), and BOM management processes.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  Excellent facilitation skills, change management capabilities, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams (AI/Data) and shop-floor operations.
• Language: Full professional proficiency in both Italian and English.

Additional Information

This is a high-impact, strategic role within a GE Vernova center of excellence. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on Industry 4.0. Commitment to continuous professional growth and internal mobility.

Salary & Benefits

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy: Posizione / Position: Lead Lean & Process Analytics Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: LPB Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: 2nd October 2026 Orario settimanal: 38.5 ore settimanali per impiegati e operai non turnisti; 38 ore settimanali per operai turnisti Weekly Hours: 38.5 weekly hours for white collars and non-shift blue collars; 38 weekly hours for shift blue collars. Fascia retributive: Tra € 50,400.00 e € 75,600.00 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato. The pay range for this position: Between € 50,400.00 and € 75,600.00 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate’s education, qualifications, experience and skill set. Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 10% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali. Eligibility for Bonus Plan: Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 10% of the individual’s annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance. La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Chimico
- Farmaceutico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito: A National Collective Bargaining Agreement (‘NCBA’
- Chimico
- Farmaceutico) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer.

• Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Chimico Farmaceutico Base
  
  salary:
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