Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader, Electric Power & Propulsion

GE Aerospace•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Executive FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader is responsible for driving sustainable business performance across GE Aerospace’s Defense & Systems Electric Power & Propulsion business, measured through key performance indicators (KPIs) and Hoshin Kanri targets. The role leads the deployment and maturity of FLIGHT DECK across the business, develops lean leadership capability at all organizational levels, and collaborates with FLIGHT DECK leaders across GE Aerospace to advance enterprise transformation and deliver lasting results. The position reports to the Transformation Leader for the Defense & Systems business and has responsibility across four U.S. sites and one U.K. site. It leads a team of approximately 20 employees, including six senior professional direct reports. The Electric Power & Propulsion Business is one of five P&Ls within GE Aerospace. Travel of 50–70% may be required based on business needs, including domestic and international travel to the U.K. Ideal candidates will live near the Dayton/Cincinnati area or be open to relocation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 10 years of experience in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing.
At least 8 years of experience in a Lean leadership role, including successfully leading change and transformation, facilitating Kaizen, structured problem solving, and Hoshin Kanri.
Ability to travel 50–70% based on business needs, including domestic and international travel to the U.K.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Demonstrated commitment to GE Behaviors—Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven—and ability to model them as a leader and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Proven ability to solve complex business and operational problems through FLIGHT DECK principles and tools.
Hands-on leadership experience with FLIGHT DECK deployment, lean transformation, or broad process improvement initiatives.
Strong results orientation and a track record of delivering sustainable business outcomes.
Ability to assess business metrics, operating conditions, and organizational challenges from a senior leader perspective and translate insights into FLIGHT DECK-driven improvement actions.
Strong influencing and change leadership skills, including the ability to inform, persuade, and align stakeholders at multiple levels.
Highly collaborative approach and sound judgment about when to lead, support, and enable cross-functional success.
Strong customer focus, urgency, and responsiveness.
Impactful communication skills and ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
Local residence near Dayton/Cincinnati or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

Drive radical prioritization of initiatives and resources to meet short- and long-term business needs in alignment with the transformation roadmap.
Set strategy for KPI performance improvement and accountability, aligning the resources needed to deliver results.
Build the vision for FLIGHT DECK transformation across the business and drive execution of the plan at pace.
Drive results through the FLIGHT DECK Operating System, prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Apply FLIGHT DECK capabilities from tactical deployment of principles, concepts, and methods through strategic transformations that deeply impact key value streams.
Coach and develop employees at all levels to build FLIGHT DECK skills and become FLIGHT DECK practitioners.
Create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage while minimizing resistance.
Drive faster adoption, higher utilization, and greater proficiency of changes to improve benefit realization, value creation, return on investment, and outcomes.
Partner with other divisions and functions to prioritize and improve critical cross-functional processes across Aerospace.
Manage and drive the kaizen process to enable continuous improvement across the enterprise.
Serve as a subject matter expert, coaching and supporting senior leaders and improving problem-solving capabilities and outcomes.
Support the function and P&L in accelerating problem-solving application.
Use FLIGHT DECK, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction.
Share best practices across GE Aerospace Defense & Systems segments.
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of FLIGHT DECK leaders.
Teach FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, create standard work, support continuous improvement within the FLIGHT DECK organization, and raise the standard of FLIGHT DECK leadership across Defense & Systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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.
Professional development.
Competitive compensation.