FLIGHT DECK Specialst

GE Aerospace • City of Norwich, NY

4d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist will play an integral role in the implementation of the lean strategy at the Norwich, NY site. This role will partner with the organization leadership team at all levels to drive product flow and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of floor manufacturing processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead teams.
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Flexible under changing conditions and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• 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.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Quality, and Operational Excellence.
• Experience with TPM & Kaizen Methods.
• Experience with Lean Transformation, Lean Implementation and Change Management.
• Experience with Lean tools – 5S, Kanban, Setup reduction, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with Cycle-Time Improvement.
• Experience with Loss and Waste Elimination.
• Passion for driving improvement.
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the lean transformation within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory and waste.
• Exemplifies site lean standards for visual management, 5S, daily management, etc.
• Facilitation of Kaizen events that impact product flow, production to TAKT, and inventory turns.
• Teaches, promotes and practices the lean principles and tools. Has a visual presence on the production floor guiding and teaching employees on lean principles and fundamentals.
• Leads Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Aids in the creation of Standard Work, layouts, and process flow diagrams for necessary processes.
• Facilitates functional managers in establishing process flow by implementing visual management tools and methods to pull product through work cells.
• Utilizes lean concepts and tools as set forth by designated GE system (Flight Deck).
• Coaches’ teams using the APPS format through define, analyze, countermeasure, and sustain phases.
• Facilitates, trains, and coaches team members in the use of the GE Flight Deck, Lean, and problem solving tools.
• Educates, coaches and mentors others on Lean philosophy and application.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with senior leadership partners to achieve goals and results.
• Identifies potential process improvement projects and executes on areas of opportunities to support the site and product groups in supporting their customers.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follows all safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time -off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level