Edison Works FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

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Job Description SummaryThe Edison Works Lean Leader will be responsible for transforming results through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. FLIGHT DECK, our lean operating model, consists of behaviors and fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers through respect for people. FLIGHT DECK is how we fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely.

This position requires the new hire to obtain and maintain a US security clearance and also requires U.S. citizenship status.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:

Partner with Edison Works teams to prioritize and solve problems, improve processes and implement lean best practicesImplement and coach the Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks, and Kata coaching cyclesBe a champion of kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvementsCoach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build lean skills and become lean practitionersCoach, mentor, and develop organizational competencies to drive effective KPI’s, action plans, and problem solving to drive sustainable resultsDeliver step-change performance improvement through the execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planningWork with colleagues to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and processesEmbrace Lean, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfactionSupport the function to accelerate problem solving applicationShare best practices across different segments GE Aerospace Defense and Systems
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or collegeA minimum of 5 years’ experience applying Lean in a highly complex, matrixed organizationMust be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearanceThis position requires U.S. citizenship status.
Desired Experience & Characteristics:

10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and 5+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership using Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools.Experience achieving sustained results using the Lean toolsetExperience facilitating 5-day Kaizen events, including preparation, coaching stakeholders in framing the problem statement, facilitating the session to identify opportunities and drive decision-making, assigning ownership, and managing follow-upDemonstrated bias for action with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.Able to influence without direct authorityContinuous improvement experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional environments.Lean practitioner capable of facilitating Value Stream & Kaizen events, coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard WorkChange agent, able to make the case for lean, and demonstrate immediate impact.Experience with Change Management, driving adoption and building maturityExperience delivering Hoshin Kanri (HK) breakthrough objectives.Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committedLeadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaboratorProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes