Lead Lean

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.

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:

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