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FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

Long Island, NY

Job Description Summary

The GE Aviation Power Conversion and Control business is leading the way in the application of advanced technologies towards the development and delivery of high-performance power conversion products for Aerospace, military ground vehicles, and industrial hybrid vehicle applications.

The FLIGHT DECK Leader will partner with the Site Leadership Engineering Teams to lead the team(s) thru site wide lean transformation. The approach will include (but not limited too) leading model efforts for business Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment), facilitating problem solving activities, Value Stream Analysis, and Shingijutsu / GE Kaizen Events. Coach & develop team members as required for Daily Management, Standardized Work, and other FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, as needed. Activities will be focused on improving our business defined True North Metrics for Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, and Cost.

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Job Description

In this role, you will focus on engineering programs / projects / process improvement to ensure that products are developed with the appropriate safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC) hierarchy. In addition, the FLIGHT DECK Leader will:

  • Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean culture.
  • Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes across all areas of the facility.
  • Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short and some long-term goals.
  • Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow utilizing lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
  • Support the Power FLIGHT DECK team to implement strategies, programs, and practices to achieve lean business system adoption at the facility.
  • Drive the full implementation of the FLIGHT DECK management system including strategy, value stream activities, daily management, and architecture/infrastructure.
  • Facilitate, train, and coach team members in the use of Lean tools.
  • Assessing and addressing gaps through course development and delivery.
  • Facilitate problem solving events that are aligned with the achievement of the site level metrics.
  • Partner with operating leaders and teams to uncover and assess continuous improvement opportunities for GE and its suppliers.
  • Partner with the operating leaders and teams to help define the FLIGHT DECK roadmap for the site and drive measurable improvements within the business.
  • Partner with the Power FLIGHT DECK team to bring new ideas, motivation, and positive support to all levels of the team.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university AND 3 years of lean manufacturing and/or transactional experience.
  • OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean manufacturing and/or transactional experience.

Desired Experience & Characteristics:

  • Desired experience: 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and people leadership and 8+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with engineering teams to implement Lean methodologies, Continuous Improvement tools, and practices including daily management, visual controls, standard work, and policy deployment.
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Certification
  • Project management experience
  • Quality experience
  • Effective problem solving and facilitation skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • 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

The salary range for this position is $109,000.00 - $145,300.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

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.

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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on 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

Client-provided location(s): Bohemia, NY 11716, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5001998EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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