FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

About the position

The Greenville Turbine Airfoils facility has been on an exciting transformation journey! The Site FLIGHT DECK Leader will play an integral role in developing and activating the FLIGHT DECK strategy across the factory alongside the leadership staff and plant leader. This role will partner with a cross-matrix organization at all levels of the facility and value stream to drive flow, process improvements, reduce lead time, maximize cash flow, and coach our site's problem-solving maturity. They will also lead a team of FLIGHT DECK Operations Specialists to support kaizen opportunities. We are seeking a candidate that has great leadership and influencing skills, with a commitment to a Continuous Improvement culture. This role will require many skills, such as project management, influencing, & creativity, while still maintaining GE corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Aligning our Aerospace business strategic goals and objectives to drive a comprehensive lean strategy for the site.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions at the site including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our culture of continuous improvement.
• Actively engage and coach the site's daily management process including daily management meetings, genba walks, and kata coaching cycles.
• Demonstrate Leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for identified model business unit(s)/areas.
• Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short and some long-term goals.
• Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow utilizing lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Establish and implement strategies, programs, and practices to achieve lean business system adoption at the facility.
• Manage the full implementation of the lean management system including strategy, value stream activities, daily management, and architecture/infrastructure.
• Manage multiple Lean Specialists to drive best practices in process design and implementation of the lean business system.
• Advise and coach site leadership and their teams on the lean business system.
• Create, with site staff, the lean vision and implement the lean strategy to assist the operation in its lean transformation.
• Facilitate and coach kaizen events that are aligned with the achievement of business site level metrics.
• Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean and site teaming journey.
• Help drive engagement with site business leaders to collaborate in Lean initiatives that foster goal attainment for current and future business needs.
• Bring new ideas, motivation, and positive support to all levels of the team.
• Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, inventory, and cost savings.
• Interface with internal and external customers/suppliers in an effective manner to ensure that technology and processes are positioned for current and future success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of supply chain operations experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Lean Transformation & Tools.
• Experience with Pull/Kanban System.
• Lead transformation activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• 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, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

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.
• Retirement benefits include the 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.