Engine Overhaul Flight Deck Leader

GE Aerospace

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Engine Overhaul FLIGHT DECK Leader will be responsible for transforming results through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. The successful candidate will partner with Senior leadership team of the Overhaul Services business, the Maintenance, Technology and Operations FLIGHT DECK office and the Overhaul Site Leadership teams to implement FLIGHT DECK, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean principles are applied effectively in support of strategic and operational business plans. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop lean proficiency among the Overhaul Operations teams to both improve operational processes and standard work, but to also partner with supporting functions across the value stream as needed to drive impact. The is position will promote and enable GE’s continued transformation towards integrated product-line value stream management. FLIGHT DECK, our lean operating model, consists of 3 behaviors and 8 fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers by respecting our people. FLIGHT DECK is how we fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field from an accredited college/university
A minimum of 8 years of experience in complex services environments and progressive leadership roles
A minimum of 5 years of experience running a manufacturing or services operation

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of leading large-scale lean/continuous improvement transformations in a multi-site or global operations context.
Deep expertise in lean operating systems, including daily management, standard work, value stream mapping, visual management, and structured problem solving.
Experience in engine overhaul, MRO, or highly regulated repair and maintenance operations strongly preferred.
Experience in heavy industrial re-manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated success driving improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost, with clear quantified results.
Experience leading cross-functional teams across operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in aerospace (e.g., FAA/EASA, regulatory audits, quality systems).

Responsibilities

Lead and execute impactful lean transformations within the Overhaul 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.
Coach, mentor and develop organizational competencies to drive effective KPI’s, action plans, and problem solving to assure results are achieved and sustained.
Coach all aspect of FLIGHT DECK to drive standard and impactful application.
Coach and mentor model cell implementations and work with the sites to scale through creation of robust transformation plans that assure breakthrough results.
Partner with the Maintenance, Technology and Operations FLIGHT DECK operations team and Maintenance, Technology and Operations leaders to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and process across Maintenance, Technology and Operations network.
Key contributor to the development and implementation of FLIGHT DECK operating system.

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, a 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
Relocation Assistance Provided