Executive FLIGHT DECK Supply Chain Leader

GE Aerospace

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About The Position

The Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader will demonstrate lean knowledge and apply lean transformation principles and process improvement concepts, approaches and methods through GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating system, known as FLIGHT DECK. The position will work to drive projects/process improvement to Supply Chain Organization. Main areas of responsibility include Capacity and Readiness, Transactional Lean within supply chain and Supply Strategy and Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Services, Digital, Commercial or P&L.
• Experience successfully driving change and transformation.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying lean in a variety of transactional and shop floor situations.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Willingness to travel 25% to 60% based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of organization.
• 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, decisive, collaborative, expectation setter.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Effective coach: provide high-level coaching and mentoring to executives and employees.
• Innovative: bring new ideas and motivations, create a safe environment to experiment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute lean transformation strategy across the Supply Chain.
• Work with Capacity and Readiness team on building capacity view of supply chain and prioritizing and scaling industrial base.
• Build and execute proprietary production system across Aerospace industrial base.
• Own and develop supplier development model for scaling industrial base.
• Build lean capability in high performing leadership team, providing guidance and mentorship to Supply Chain Organization and FLIGHT DECK practitioners.
• Train and educate employees at all levels in lean principles and tools.
• Activate fundamental tools such as Value Stream Management, Problem Solving / Action Planning, Visual Daily Management, Standard Work, 5S, Operating Cadences, Kanban Systems, Production Preparation Process, Pull Systems, Decision Quality.
• Collaborate with larger FLIGHT DECK community to promote kaizen mindset, skillset, toolset across GE Aerospace.
• Coach part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals including execution of policy deployment.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate waste, create flow, improve processes, and reduce cost through the organization.
• Participate in operating cadences and engage in effective team problem solving to deliver year over year KPI performance.
• Advise and counsel staff related to issues impacting SQDIP.
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals and programs at multiple levels in the organization.
• Collaborate to develop and execute supply growth strategy.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach and a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential assessment and counseling.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching.
• Tuition assistance.
• Adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree