Site FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader

Job Description Summary

The Lean Site Leader will demonstrate knowledge and execution of lean, six sigma and process improvement concepts, approaches and methodologies. You will work directly with the site staff in the development and implementation of FLIGHT DECK/lean strategies in identified areas, specifically, transformation programs in each business unit). In the designated area(s).

In this role, you will focus on projects / process improvement to ensure that products are manufactured with the appropriate safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC) hierarchy. 

FLIGHT DECK is GE Aerospace’s lean operating model which consists of behaviors and fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers through respect for people. FLIGHT DECK is how we fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely.

Relocation assistance is an offered benefit for this position.

Job Description

• Drive lean manufacturing activities through the evolution of the GE production system at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrate Leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for identified model business unit(s)/areas
• Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short and some long-term goals
• Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow utilizing lean manufacturing tools and methodologies
• Establish and implement strategies, programs and practices to achieve lean business system adoption at the facility
• Manage the full implementation of the lean management system including strategy, value stream activities, daily management, and architecture/infrastructure
• Manage multiple Lean Leaders (gemba coaches) and lean support team (lean generalists) to drive best practices in process design and implementation of the lean business system
• Manage the sitewide training team and Training Operations Manager to ensure alignment with lean transformation efforts as well as training compliance. This includes curriculum development and delivery and audit readiness.
• Advise and coach site leadership and their teams on the lean business system
• Assessing and addressing gaps through course development and delivery.
• Create, with site staff, the lean vision and implement the lean strategy to assist the operation in its lean transformation
• Drive measurable improvements within the business
• Sensei/Coach gemba coaches on the facilitation of week-long kaizen events that are aligned with the achievement of business site level metrics.
• Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean and site teaming journey
• Help define and manage investment and expense needs that are in line with Growth Playbook Strategy
• Help drive engagement with site business leaders to collaborate in Lean initiatives that foster goal attainment for current and future business needs
• Lead multiple projects driven from team engagement and site priorities
• Bring new ideas, motivation and positive support to all levels of the team
• Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, inventory and cost savings
• Interface with vendors/OEM's and internal contacts in an effective manner to ensure that technology and processes are positioned for current and future success

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in lean manufacturing leadership experience)
• At least an additional 5 years of lean manufacturing leadership experience

Desired Characteristics:

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and people leadership and 5+ years of experience in lean/FLIGHT DECK or operations leadership utilizing lean methodologies
• Experience driving improvement strategies while coaching leaders through problem solving techniques
• Corporate Training Program graduate (Manufacturing / Operations / Engineering)
• Experience analyzing problems, identifying root causes and providing efficient solutions
• Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously and work in a matrix organization
• Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
• Strong project and team leadership experience
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.