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GE Aerospace · 2 months ago

Senior FLIGHT DECK Practitioner

Grand Rapids

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aviation industry, known for producing high quality electronics and avionics parts. The Senior FLIGHT DECK Practitioner will lead continuous improvement initiatives across Avionics, ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment and sustainment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model across various departments and teams

Conduct value stream mapping, identify waste, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency

Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to educate and engage employees in lean principles and practices

Develop and implement standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operations

Utilize lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and root cause analysis to drive problem-solving and process optimization

Collaborate with leadership to align Lean initiatives with business goals and objectives

Mentor and coach team members to build lean capabilities and sustain a culture of continuous improvement

Ensure all lean activities prioritize safety and comply with regulatory and company standards

Travel up to 15%

Qualification

Lean methodologiesContinuous ImprovementLean Six Sigma certificationAerospace industry experienceProblem-solving skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in Lean and/or Continuous Improvement)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Lean and/or Continuous Improvement