Commercial Engines & Services FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

General Electric; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Lean Coach to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. This remote role involves leading lean transformation projects, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Lean principles and tools, with a strong ability to influence and collaborate at all levels. Join a forward-thinking team that values professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and retirement plans. If you are passionate about driving change and enhancing business performance, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model.
• Coach leaders to establish Problem Solving and Kaizen practices.

Skills

Lean Transformation

Coaching

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

KPI-based Performance Management

SQDC Principles

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

Coach, drive, and lead lean behaviors, principles, and practices towards building a culture of continuous improvement. Coach and lead process improvement projects aiming for enhanced business performance, reduced employee burden, and outstanding customer impact. Drive lean transformation resulting in 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 methodologies.

**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 and improvement projects to achieve 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 cross-functional partner organizations.
5. Explain difficult or sensitive information, build consensus, and influence others through persuasion skills.
6. Coach organizational leaders to deploy Value Stream Management and establish 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%.
• Willing to relocate to Evendale, OH, as relocation is offered only to candidates willing to move to our 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.
• Bias for action with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical mindset, and critical thinking.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to monitor performance metrics and measure improvement initiatives.
• Humility, receptiveness, agility, eagerness to learn.
• Transparency, candor, constructive contribution.
• Quick learner, strategic prioritization, and commitment.
• Leadership qualities: strong communication, decision-making, collaboration skills.

**Benefits and Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive health, wellbeing, retirement, and other employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health coaching, retirement savings plans, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.

Note: GE Aerospace reserves the right to amend or terminate benefit plans at any time. This document does not constitute a contract of employment.

We promote a great work environment, professional development, and competitive compensation. We are 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, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

This position is remote, and GE Aerospace will only employ individuals authorized to work in the U.S. and who pass a drug screen.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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