Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

Lensa; Asheville (NC); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Lean Leader for GE Aerospace to drive lean transformation and project management. This remote role requires expertise in Lean techniques, collaboration, and critical thinking. The successful candidate will support key strategies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Lean practitioner capable of facilitating problem-solving events.
• Skilled in agile and other methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key strategies with a lean mindset.
• Establish and implement procedures for companywide LEAN program.
• Facilitate and advocate for Lean principles across the business.

Skills

Problem-solving

Lean techniques

Project management

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Flight Deck Lean Leader plays an integral role in executing the Company’s priorities and lean transformation. The Flight Deck Leader is a project manager, liaison, lean technician and lean coach for the execution of the company’s highest priorities. This position is expected to pull from a toolbox focused on project management, lean and facilitation skills to develop a culture of action and continuous improvement. Flight Deck is the name for our Lean process for GE Aerospace and ERAC.

ERAC, Employers Reassurance Corporation, is a corporate holding of GE Aerospace. We are a reinsurance company supporting long-term care insurance, structured settlements, life insurance, and other products.

This role can be in the office or remote, US only.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. The Flight Deck Leader supports and works with the Leader of Strategy and Execution as well as Leadership to:
2. Partner with teams to execute key strategies and initiatives with a bias to action and lean mindset;
3. Support the establishment and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies to standardize the companywide LEAN program;
4. Serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, and consultant for Lean, driving understanding and application of Lean principles and tools across the business. This includes:
5. Collaborate with functional teams to develop lean culture and drive continuous improvement aligned with company initiatives;
6. Apply lean tools in managing and executing key priorities;
7. Encourage learning and risk-taking for continuous improvement;
8. Practice and role model project management and lean principles and tools;
9. Maintain proficiency in latest Lean approaches through networking, conferences, and external resources.

Required Qualifications

1. 5 years of experience solving problems and transforming business performance through project management and Lean techniques;
2. Lean practitioner capable of facilitating problem-solving events and coaching core tools such as Daily Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, etc.;
3. Project manager skilled in agile and other methodologies;
4. Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, being accountable, trustworthy, and credible;
5. Change agent demonstrating the value of lean and driving cultural change;
6. Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict;
7. Critical thinker capable of bringing others along, even with conflicting priorities.

Desired Characteristics

1. Experience through organizational changes and challenging situations, with a will to win and influence;
2. Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach;
3. Experience coaching others and working in fast-paced environments;
4. Experience in financial services and insurance;
5. Able to see the big picture and details;
6. Excellent time and project management skills;
7. Proven ability to bring order and structure.

The base pay range is $113,200 - $151,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The role is eligible for bonuses and benefits including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

This is a remote position with relocation assistance provided. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment is contingent upon legal work authorization and passing a drug screen.