This role is a people leader role and will have (2) direct reports.Job Description
Lean Leadership
- Lead the deployment of FLIGHT DECK principles, tools, and methodologies across the site.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives to achieve SQDC targets.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, Hoshin Kanri planning, and problem-solving sessions.
Operational Excellence
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and eliminate waste.
- Develop and implement standard work processes to improve efficiency and quality.
- Lead effective problem solving on key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with SQDC.
Team Development
- Train and mentor site leaders and teams on FLIGHT DECK principles and lean tools.
- Foster a culture of respect for people, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Build capability within the site to sustain lean practices and drive long-term results.
Strategic Alignment
- Partner with site leadership to align operational goals with business objectives.
- Develop and execute site transformation strategy to enable step-change capability
- Act as a liaison between the site and corporate lean teams to share best practices.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university a minimum 5 years of experience in operations, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles.
- Proven track record of leading lean transformations and delivering measurable results.
- Strong knowledge of lean principles, including Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and drive decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous experience leading a team.
- Experience with GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK operating system.
- Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements.
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, 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 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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