Commercial Engines & Services FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

General Electric; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lean Transformation Leader to drive continuous improvement within its operations. This remote role involves leading process improvement initiatives, coaching teams, and fostering a culture of excellence. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Lean principles and a passion for enhancing operational performance. Join a company that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance, while making a significant impact on business outcomes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to lead change, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Lean environment.
• Experience with Lean Transformation and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and coaching of Lean operating model.
• Drive continuous improvement through kaizen projects.

Skills

Lean Principles

Coaching

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

KPI Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Data Reporting 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 business management leaders.

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 and 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 and improvement projects to achieve operating 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 partner organizations.
5. Explain difficult or sensitive information; work to build consensus; utilize persuasion skills to influence others.
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%.
• Willingness to relocate to our headquarters in Evendale, OH (relocation offered).

**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, challenge existing processes, critical thinking.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to monitor performance and measure improvement effectiveness.
• Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent, shares critical information, speaks candidly, contributes constructively.
• Focused, quick learner, strategic prioritization, committed.
• Leadership qualities: strong communication, decision-making, collaboration.

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

GE Aerospace (and affiliates) reserve the right to modify benefit plans at any time. This document does not create an employment contract.

We provide a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive pay. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the U.S. and successful drug screening.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is committed to equal opportunity employment and diversity.