GE Aerospace-posted 7 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Evendale, OH
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

The Pull Transformation Leader is tied directly to GE Aerospace's Hoshin Kanri within Integrated Manufacturing. This critical position is expected to drive continuous improvement in the Supply Chain by enabling strategic breakthrough results in Safety, Delivery, Cash and Cost performance. This role is primarily focused on activating Hoshin Kanri strategic improvement priorities pertaining the Production System and the FLIGHT DECK operating model to achieve the future state objectives for the company.

  • Foster a culture of Lean, leading by example
  • Assist in developing the strategic roadmap and playbook across Materials, Sourcing and Part Families to enable scaling of the Connected Flow future state to achieve breakthrough SQDC objectives.
  • Experiment and standardize processes to achieve the future state objectives for Sites and Central Functional teams.
  • Train and communicate with impacted roles and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Escalate within Supply Chain Obeya and Operating cadences for decision-making and progress communication.
  • Work with Central and Site Functional stakeholders to incubate, develop and implement Connected Flow digital solutions in partnership with the Digital Technology team.
  • Coach the Site Materials Leader in Daily Management and Decentralized Materials roles leadership.
  • Influence the development of strategy for Sites related to Planning Logistics, Inventory and Storage of procured and manufactured materials.
  • Experiment, validate and implement future state Site Production, Capacity and Resource Planning processes while executing Heijunka and internal pull processes.
  • Experiment, validate and implement future state Site Supply Planning processes in partnership with Sourcing, Materials, Part Families and Fulfillment teams.
  • Experiment, validate and implement future state Site Material Handling processes in partnership with Central and Site Industrial Engineering and Logistics organizations.
  • Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in leading supply chain and materials teams driving lean culture and operational transformation leading or as part of customer planning, supply planning and/or material handling functions.
  • Remote position; must be willing to travel 50%.
  • At least 8 years of experience in leading supply chain and materials teams driving lean culture and operational transformation.
  • Capable of coaching a Lean Mindset within Manufacturing and/or Transactional areas.
  • Practitioner of Key FLIGHT DECK fundamentals: Standard Work, Daily and Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Problem Solving and Action Planning.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of materials management practices using lean tools and methodology especially flow and pull.
  • Humble: Respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
  • Transparent: Shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
  • Focused: delivers results through leading others, quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
  • Proven to be effective driving outcomes in large, matrixed organizations.
  • Change agent, able to make the case for FLIGHT DECK and demonstrate immediate impact.
  • Highly collaborative person, comfortable with conflict and debate normally associated with change.
  • Ability to solicit interest and champion unique approaches/original solutions and formulate those ideas into transactional strategy.
  • Ability to present ideas effectively and concisely, both written and verbal, to all levels of the organization.
  • Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
  • Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
  • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.
  • 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.
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