SPS Quality & Lean Leader – Fossil EMEAA NOWOŚĆ

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Job Description

Success in this role looks like:

• Building deep expertise in GE Vernova’s Quality and Lean tools to deliver measurable improvements in business performance and team culture
• Driving sustainable operational gains through Built-in-Quality principles, Value Stream transformation, and structured problem-solving
• Developing a high-performing Quality & Lean team that meets the evolving needs of both the EMEAA Pole and SPS Value Stream
• Playing an active and visible role in shaping SPS’s broader operational excellence journey

Who You Are:

• A principled leader who leads with clarity, consistency, and integrity — embodying GE Vernova’s Leadership Behaviors
• A seasoned Quality & Lean professional with deep expertise in quality management, Kaizen, problem-solving, value stream optimization, and daily management
• You are able to travel regionally on a regular basis and globally on a periodic basis.

Responsibilities

• EMEAA Pole Quality Leadership – Own the full Quality agenda for the EMEAA Pole, ensuring compliance, operational rigor, and customer responsiveness across all projects, services, and outages
• Performance Management – Orchestrate operating rhythms around key performance indicators as well as target to improve indicators, driving trend analysis, lean action plan progress, and structured problem-solving to eliminate defects and prevent recurrence
• Customer Representation – Serve as the face of Quality to customers, resolving issues swiftly, applying preventive actions, and building lasting trust through consistent responsiveness
• Operational Excellence – Apply Built-in-Quality, Lean, and Value Stream methodologies to drive SQDC improvements, standardize processes, and deliver measurable first-pass yield gains
• Problem Solving & Corrective Action – Own and drive PSRs, 8Ds, 5-Whys, and systemic corrective action programs to deliver both immediate fixes and long-term strategic improvements
• Lean Culture & Capability Building – Coach and embed Leader Standard Work, Daily Management, and Kaizen practices across the Value Stream and EMEAA operations to drive sustainable productivity
• Change Leadership – Lead cross-functional teams to simplify end-to-end processes, drive change using the Change Acceleration Process, and communicate progress through KPIs and MORs
• QMS & Audit Governance – Partner cross-functionally to develop, deploy, and continuously improve the Quality Management System, including internal and external audit execution
• Strategic Leadership & Learning – Shape operations strategy as a key member of SPS Business Operations and EMEAA leadership teams, while fostering a learning organization through best practice sharing and structured communication plans

Basic Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• Industry Experience – Significant leadership experience in Operations and/or Quality within the power generation or regulated industrial environment
• Lean & Continuous Improvement – Certified Lean Practitioner or Six Sigma Black Belt, with hands-on expertise in Kaizen facilitation, Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Hoshin Kanri, and A3 methodologies
• Problem Solving – Advanced proficiency in structured problem-solving techniques including 8D, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis, with a track record of resolving chronic issues and preventing recurrence
• Transformation Leadership – Proven ability to lead large-scale operational transformation programs across multiple workstreams, from initiation through sustained deployment, with clear accountability for timelines and measurable outcomes
• Quality & Compliance – Strong knowledge of QMS frameworks, technical regulations, and compliance requirements, with demonstrated ability to drive SQDC improvements
• Team & Accountability – Proven leader of Quality, Lean, and Operations teams, with strong accountability, resource planning capability, and experience managing multi-year Continuous Improvement Roadmaps
• Communication & Influence – Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of the organization
• Mobility – Willing and able to travel regularly, both regionally and globally

Desired Qualifications

• Education – Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain
• Familiarity with GE Vernova’s Operating Model, Zero Defect framework, Leadership Behaviors, and performance management expectations
• Industry Expertise – Experience developing and implementing Quality policies, procedures, and process simplification in demanding, quality-critical industries such as automotive or aviation
• Leadership & Influence – A credible change agent with outstanding interpersonal skills, capable of driving a strategic agenda and influencing at all levels across a complex, global organization
• People Development – Proven ability to mentor, coach, and inspire diverse teams, creating an environment where people are motivated, empowered, and engaged to deliver results
• Analytical & Process Mindset – Strong data analytics capability combined with a disciplined approach to process standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement
• Customer-Centered Thinking – Ability to connect problem-solving and Value Stream improvements directly to customer outcomes and overall business performance