Commercial Engines & Services FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

General Electric; Clearwater (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to drive Lean transformation within its operations. This remote role focuses on fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing business performance through effective coaching and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Lean principles and methodologies, with a strong ability to influence and lead diverse teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and offers comprehensive benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a Lean environment.
• Proven experience in teaching and applying lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model.
• Coach organizational leaders in Lean practices.

Skills

Lean Transformation

Coaching

Analytical Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Performance Monitoring Tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Coach, drive, and lead lean behaviors, principles, and practices towards building a culture of continuous improvement. Lead process improvement projects aimed at enhancing business performance, reducing employee burden, and delivering outstanding customer impact. Drive lean transformation to achieve significant improvements in business metrics by partnering with leaders in business management roles.

This role will support the implementation of the GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK operating model within Commercial Engines and Services. The ideal candidate will have transactional and operational business process lean experience, foundational knowledge of lean principles, approaches, and methodology.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

1. Lead the deployment, coaching, and sustainment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model across CES and teams.
2. Lead kaizen events and improvement projects to meet operational goals using KPI-based performance management and SQDC principles.
3. Coach and collaborate with all organizational levels, including Subject Matter Experts, Support Staff, and Leadership, to foster a Lean Culture and drive Continuous Improvement.
4. Communicate solutions within functions and across cross-functional partners.
5. Explain difficult or sensitive information, build consensus, and influence others through persuasion skills.
6. Coach organizational leaders to deploy Value Stream Management, Problem Solving, Daily Management, and Kaizen practices to improve business and customer outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading or managing teams in a Lean environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Willingness to relocate to Evendale, OH, as this is our world headquarters.

Desired Characteristics and Experience

• At least 10 years’ experience with Lean Transformation, Principles & Tools, preferably in a transactional environment.
• Proven experience in teaching, coaching, practicing, and applying lean methods.
• Strong bias for action and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Analytical problem solver, challenge existing processes, and think critically.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience with data analysis and performance monitoring tools.
• Humble, respectful, receptive, and eager to learn.
• Transparent, sharing critical information and contributing constructively.
• Focused, quick learner, strategic, and committed.
• Strong leadership skills: communication, decision-making, collaboration.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and retirement, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, and paid time off.

Our employment practices are committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Legally authorized U.S. work is a condition of employment, and a drug screen may be required.

Relocation assistance is provided. This position is remote with #LI-Remote designation.