GE Aerospace · 3 months ago
FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader
Butte
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expGE Aerospace is a leader in aviation technology, seeking a FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader to enhance their lean culture and drive process improvements. This role involves leading lean transformations, establishing lean standards, and coaching teams to improve product flow and efficiency in manufacturing environments.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead lean transformations within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory, and waste
Establish site lean standards following FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model, for standard work, problem solving, visual management/5S and daily management, and support the deployment of the principals by training employees
Be a champion of Kaizen that impacts product flow, production to TAKT, and inventory turns
Teach, promote, and practice the lean principles and tools
Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions
Create Standardized Work Instructions, layouts, and process flow diagrams
Facilitate functional managers in establishing process flow by implementing visual management tools and methods to pull product through the work cells
Drive measurable improvements in lead-time, customer delivery, productivity, and inventory
Coach teams using the Problem-Solving methodology through the define, analyze, countermeasure and sustain phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment)
Minimum of 3 years of lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment experience
Preferred
Proficient in MS Office suite and industry specific tools (Visio, Minitab, Excel)
Managed mid to large size transformational projects (facility relocation, restructuring, new product/process development)
Coached/influenced all levels of stakeholders (shop floor to plant leadership) towards meaningful change
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence
Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment
Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, delivers on time
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, detail oriented
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator, influencer, relationship builder
Benefits
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Company
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.01BKey Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO
Leadership Team
Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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