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GE Aerospace · 1 month ago

RPCA FLIGHT DECK Lean Transformation Leader

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is part of General Electric Company and is seeking a RPCA FLIGHT DECK Lean Transformation Leader to drive lean manufacturing transformation within the Rotating Parts & Compressed Airfoils Part Family. The role involves leading and executing transformation roadmaps, coaching teams, and managing Kaizen events to improve product flow and process efficiency.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and Execute the Part Family Transformation Roadmap within manufacturing lines to achieve Operating goals using KPI-based performance management

Project manage the RPCA’s Kaizen Calendar and Kaizen Transformation approach, by planning and coordinating the Kaizen events with the plant’s FLIGHT DECK leaders within RPCA

Coach and Lead Kaizen events to achieve the target KPIs during the events and sustain the achieved results post event

Lead High Impact Projects to the customer and deploy FLIGHT DECK in critical areas of the part family based on customer needs

Coach and Collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions of the Part Family including Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team to help progress FLIGHT DECK and drive Continuous Improvement

Develop advanced competency in wide range of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals & Industrial Methods, and coach associates in the use and implementation of Lean principles

Participate in the Part Family’s Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles

Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily Rapid Experiments and Problem Solving in a systematic way

Qualification

Lean transformationManufacturing experienceKPI-based performance managementKaizen eventsContinuous ImprovementImpactful communicationProblem SolvingCollaborative team orientation

Required

Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university

Minimum of 5 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations

Knowledge of and experience applying lean in shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems)

Willing to travel up to 60% of the time

Preferred

10 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations

Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement

Results orientation – must deliver sustainable results

Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement

Able to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results. Highly credible

Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow. Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency

Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom

Problem solver – analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.