FLIGHT DECK Manager

GE Aerospace; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a FLIGHT DECK Manager to partner with leadership to drive product flow and targeted process improvements that shorten lead times and improve cash flow.

The role focuses on expanding the site’s lean culture by facilitating FLIGHT DECK training at all levels and standardizing work across manufacturing cells. Strong coaching and project leadership in Lean is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required or a high school diploma with 4+ years of lean deployment experience.
• At least 3 years of additional lean deployment and execution experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean transformations within manufacturing cells to reduce cycle time, inventory and waste.
• Establish site lean standards following FLIGHT DECK and train employees.
• Be a Kaizen champion, improve product flow, TAKT, and inventory turns.
• Teach and practice lean principles and tools across the site.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events and implement corrective actions.
• Create Standardized Work Instructions and process flow diagrams.
• Coach managers to establish process flow using visual management.
• Guide teams through problem-solving phases (define, analyze, countermeasure, sustain).

Skills

MS Office

Visio

Minitab

Excel

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High school diploma + 4 years lean experience

Tools

Visio

Minitab

Excel

Job description

The FLIGHT DECK Manager will partner with the leadership team at all levels to drive product flow and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow. Further develop the site’s lean culture by facilitating FLIGHT DECK training at all levels of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities

Lean Transformation

• Lead lean transformations within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory, and waste.
• Establish site lean standards following FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model, for standard work, problem solving, visual management/5S and daily management, and support the deployment of the principals by training employees.
• Be a champion of Kaizen that impacts product flow, production to TAKT, and inventory turns.
• Teach, promote, and practice the lean principles and tools.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Create Standardized Work Instructions, layouts, and process flow diagrams.
• Facilitate functional managers in establishing process flow by implementing visual management tools and methods to pull product through the work cells.
• Coach teams using the Problem-Solving methodology through the define, analyze, countermeasure and sustain phases.

Lean Culture

• Facilitate, train, and coach team members in the use of FLIGHT DECK
• Educate, coach, and mentor others on Lean philosophy and application.
• Lead the site’s hourly Lean Coordinator program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Lean Training Matrix
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with supply chain partners to achieve goals and results.
• Identify potential process improvement projects and execute on areas of opportunities to support plants and product groups in supporting their customer(s)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment)
• At least an additional 3 years of lean deployment and execution ideally in a manufacturing environment experience

Desired Experience And Characteristics

• Proficient in MS Office suite and industry specific tools (Visio, Minitab, Excel)
• Managed mid to large-size transformational projects (facility relocation, restructuring, new product/process development)
• Coached/influenced all levels of stakeholders (shop floor to plant leadership) towards meaningful change.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Lean Transformation, Operational Excellence
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Daily Management, Kaizen Events, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Visual Management
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment.
• Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed, delivers on time
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes