Job Description SummaryThe Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader for the Integrated Design and Build Organization will play a pivotal role in driving process improvement and fostering a lean culture across global engineering sites. This position is responsible for leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and align with GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK lean operating model. Improving industrialization processes for new technologies, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: As Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader, key responsibilities will include:

Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build their lean skills and become lean practitioners.  Coach and enable leaders and others in problem solving, operating rhythms, daily management, genba and hoshin kanriDevelop capability across the spectrum from the tactical (deployment and application of principles, concepts and methods) to the strategic (a transformation that deeply impacts a key value stream)Serve as a leader, facilitator, educator, advocate, and accountability partner to the division to the senior leadership team to drive the understanding and adoption of LeanPartner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across Aviation.Build and develop a team of lean leadersShare best practices across different segments of GEManage and drive kaizen process to enable continuous improvementLead the operating and hoshin kanri review processes for the business.  Continuously assess and improve the process to drive better outcomes

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityA minimum of 5 years of experience leading Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Services, Digital, Commercial or P&LExperience successfully driving change and transformationKnowledge of and experience in applying lean in a variety of transactional and shop floor situations

Desired Characteristics and Experience:

Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): this is mission-critical for all GE executives as an enabler for continuous improvementDemonstrated ability of solving complex problems through the application of LeanHands-on experience driving lean or process improvement in a leadership roleResults orientation – must deliver sustainable resultsAbility to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvementAble to influence others – must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results.  Highly credibleCollaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to followCustomer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgencyImpactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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