Edison Works FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

The Edison Works FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader transforms results by applying FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. FLIGHT DECK combines behaviors and fundamentals, results management, and lean principles to create a culture focused on customer value and respect for people. The role partners with teams to improve processes and results, develop lean capabilities, and support the mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance and requires U.S. citizenship status. It also requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent on proving status as a U.S. Person under the stated criteria. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
At least 5 years of experience applying Lean in a highly complex, matrixed organization.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
The position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality improvement, and 5+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership using Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools.
Experience achieving sustained results using the Lean toolset.
Experience facilitating 5-day Kaizen events, including preparation, coaching stakeholders to frame problem statements, facilitating opportunity identification and decision-making, assigning ownership, and managing follow-up.
Demonstrated bias for action and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Ability to influence without direct authority.
Continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional environments.
Lean practitioner able to facilitate Value Stream and Kaizen events and coach Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work.
Ability to act as a change agent, make the case for lean, and demonstrate immediate impact.
Experience with change management, driving adoption, and building maturity.
Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri breakthrough objectives.
Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Transparent, sharing critical information, speaking with candor, and contributing constructively.
Focused, a quick learner who strategically prioritizes work and is committed.
Leadership ability, including strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Problem-solving ability, including analytical thinking, challenging existing processes, and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

Partner with Edison Works teams to prioritize and solve problems, improve processes, and implement lean best practices.
Implement and coach the Daily Management process, including daily management meetings, Genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles.
Champion kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements.
Coach and develop team members at all levels to build lean skills and become lean practitioners.
Coach, mentor, and develop organizational competencies to improve KPIs, action plans, and problem solving for sustainable results.
Deliver step-change performance improvement through Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning.
Work with colleagues to quickly deploy new best-practice capabilities and processes.
Use Lean, digital tools, and prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction.
Support the function in accelerating problem-solving application.
Share best practices across GE Aerospace Defense and Systems segments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with 401(k) company matching and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off for vacation or illness
Relocation assistance
Professional development