We are seeking a candidate that has great leadership and influencing skills, with a commitment to a Continuous Improvement culture. This role will require many skills, such as project management, influencing, & creativity, while still maintaining GE corporate standards.
Flight Deck is GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model that aims to improve efficiency and deliver value to customers.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Aligning our Aerospace business strategic goals and objectives to drive a
comprehensive lean strategy for the site. - Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions at the
site including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help
progress our culture of continuous improvement - Actively engage and coach the site’s daily management process including
daily management meetings, gemba walks, and kata coaching cycles. - 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 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 Specialists to drive best practices in process design
and implementation of the lean business system. - Advise and coach site leadership and their teams on the lean business
system. - Create, with site staff, the lean vision and implement the lean strategy to
assist the operation in its lean transformation. - Facilitate and coach 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 drive engagement with site business leaders to collaborate in Lean
initiatives that foster goal attainment for current and future business needs - 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 internal and external customers/suppliers in an effective
manner to ensure that technology and processes are positioned for current
and future success
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university AND a minimum of 5
years of experience in a program or project leadership role within the
operating environment with proven impact transforming SQDC experience
(OR) a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years' experience in
manufacturing working in a matrixed environment and with cross functional
teams.
Desired Characteristics and Experience
- Experience with Lean Transformation & Tools
- Experience with Pull/Kanban System
- Lead transformation activities in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to influence without direct authority
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- 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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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