FLIGHT DECK Specialist

GE Aerospace•Norwich, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience)

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

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