Lean & Operational Excellence Leader

Job Description Summary

The Lean & Operational Excellence Leader will serve as a strategic driver of site performance, responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and digital transformation. You will provide high-level leadership to two core pillars of the organization: Manufacturing Engineering & Lean Implementation and Artificial Intelligence, Automation & Robotics in order to move to next-generation industrial technologies and maximize efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• •Strategic Leadership: Manage and mentor two direct reports (Manager of Mfg Engineering/Lean and Manager of AI/Automation), ensuring their roadmaps are aligned with GE Vernova’s operational goals.
• •Operational Excellence: Oversee the deployment of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving waste reduction and process optimization across the production floor.
• •Digital Transformation: Lead the integration of AI, machine learning, and advanced robotics to modernize manufacturing workflows and predictive maintenance capabilities.
• •Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution of capital projects and process improvements.
• •Performance Metrics: Define and track KPIs related to cycle time, throughput, cost-to-serve, and automation ROI.
• •Safety & Compliance: Ensure all operational changes and automated systems adhere to rigorous safety standards and GE Vernova quality protocols.

Required Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Systems) or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• •Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing complex manufacturing environments.
• •Deep expertise in Lean
• •Demonstrated track record in successfully implementing automation, robotics, or industrial AI projects.
• •Strong change management skills; ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• •Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• •Fluency in English and Italian, in writing and speaking.

Desired Characteristics

• •Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; experience managing managers.
• •Strategic thinker who can translate global operations goals into local execution.
• •A "hands-on" approach to troubleshooting both human processes and automated systems.
• •Passionate about the future of energy and industrial technology.

Pay transparency note for candidates in Italy:

Posizione / Position: Lean & Operational Excellence Leader

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: SPB

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on : 2 nd of 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 € 57,000.00 e € 85,200.00 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 € 57,000.00 and € 85,200.00 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 15% 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 15% 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 Chimico Farmaceutico

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Chimico Farmaceutico NCBA salary scale, which defines employment levels and minimum salary levels.

• Pensione Integrativa (FONCHIM) : Tutti i livelli sono eligibili
• Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2,1%. Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

• Pension Fund ( Fonchim ): All levels are eligible
• Employer Contribution: 2.1%. Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Faschim): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l’assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da Generali.

Medical Benefits (Faschim): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Assistenza Sanitaria Integrativa (Operai, Impiegati e Quadri): Assicurazione Medica integrativa con Generali – copertura come da Booklet informativo (inviabile su richiesta), può prevede un contributo del dipendente

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Mensa o indennità sostitutiva: Accesso alla mensa aziendale con contributo a carico del dipendente pari a €0,90 a pasto. Indennità sostitutiva giornaliera di €3.50 in caso di assenza del servizio mensa.

Canteen or compensatory allowance: Access to company canteen with Employee contribution equal to €0.90 for daily meal. Daily compensatory allowance equal to €3.50 in the absence of canteen services.

Welfare: € 250 di credito annuale come da CCNL disponibile su portale dedicato per rimborsi spese istruzione, sport, viaggi o previdenza.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

• Assicurazione Infortuni: Impiegati, operai e quadri
• L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari a 6 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di decesso e 7 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL) in caso di disabilità permanente

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

• Invalidità permanente da malattia: Impiegati, operai e quadri
• L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 1 volta la RAL, massimo €200.000

• Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers
• Insurance policy provides for 1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Assicurazione Vita: L’assicurazione prevede un capitale pari 2 volte la retribuzione annua lorda (RAL)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

Premio di Produzione: Premio di pruduzione fisso pari a €2,086 lordo annui erogato mensilmente nel corpo del cedolino

Productivity Bonus: Fixed annual production bonus of €2,086 gross, paid in monthly instalments through the pay slip

Premio di Partecipazione: Premio variabile negoziato annualmente, convertibile in Welfare in base agli accordi sindacali (valore target 2025: €1,916 lordo)

Participation Bonus: Annual variable bonus negotiated each year, convertible into welfare benefits in accordance with local work council agreements (2025 target va