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 Description
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.
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. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:
Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Chim