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GE Aerospace · 13 hours ago

Assembly & Test FLIGHT DECK Leader

Evendale

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aviation sector, and they are seeking an Assembly & Test FLIGHT DECK Leader. This role involves leading lean transformations and implementing the FLIGHT DECK operating model to improve operational processes and drive strategic business plans.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform FLIGHT DECK activities to create flow with OE Assembly plants and test

Lead projects for Durham, Evendale, Lafayette, and Peebles

Partner with the Engine Assembly & Test business leaders, the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK office and the Assembly & Test Site Leadership teams to implement FLIGHT DECK

Drive both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean principles are applied effectively in support of strategic and operational business plans

Deploy lean fundamentals among the ATO Operations teams to both improve operational processes and standard work

Partner with supporting functions across the value stream as needed to drive impact

Promote and enable GE’s continued transformation towards integrated product-line value stream management and flow

Serve as an advocate, subject matter expert, and accountability partner with the ATO team to drive the understanding and application of FLIGHT DECK

Lead and execute impactful lean transformations within the ATO sites to achieve operating goals using KPI based performance management

Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and supporting functions to help progress our lean culture and drive FLIGHT DECK activation

Be a champion of kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements

Drive effective KPI’s, action plans, and problem solving to assure results are achieved and sustained

Oversee model cell implementations and work with the sites to scale through creation of robust transformation plans that assure breakthrough results

Partner with the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK operations team and ATMRO leaders to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and process across ATMRO network

Qualification

Lean TransformationKPI ManagementData AnalysisLean PrinciplesProject LeadershipInfluencing SkillsProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university

Minimum 5 years of experience leading projects in a Lean environment

Preferred

Minimum of 5 years' experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools, preferably in an operational and transactional environment preferred

Experience leading an operations organization as a supervisor, operations manager, or site leader

Significant and proven experience in, practicing and applying lean methods

Demonstrated bias for action with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

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

Ability to influence without direct authority

Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to monitor performance metrics, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives

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, collaborator