Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Flight Deck Lean Leader to drive lean transformation and project management excellence. This remote role involves collaborating with teams to execute key strategies and initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and applying lean methodologies to enhance business performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and Lean practices, demonstrating accountability and critical thinking. Join a dynamic environment that promotes professional growth and offers competitive compensation, while making a significant impact on the organization's success.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Proven ability to drive outcomes and foster cultural change.
• Experience in coaching and facilitating problem-solving events.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with leadership to execute key strategies.
• Facilitate understanding and application of Lean principles.
• Encourage learning and risk-taking for continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Agile Methodologies

Critical Thinking

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Daily Visual Management

Standard Work

Job description

**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 draws on project management, lean, and facilitation skills to develop a culture of action and continuous improvement. "Flight Deck" refers to our Lean process for GE Aerospace and ERAC.

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

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

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

1. The Flight Deck Leader supports and collaborates with the Leader of Strategy and Execution and Leadership to:
2. Partner with teams to execute key strategies and initiatives with a bias toward action and a lean mindset;
3. Support the establishment and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies to ensure consistency and standardization of a companywide LEAN program;
4. Serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, and consultant for Lean, promoting understanding and application of Lean principles and tools across the business, including:
5. Collaboration 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. Model project management principles and tools;
9. Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches through networking and participation in GE and external Lean organizations and conferences.

**Required Qualifications**

• Minimum of 5 years of experience solving problems and transforming business performance using project management and Lean techniques;
• Lean practitioner capable of facilitating problem-solving events and coaching core tools like Daily Visual Management, Structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Transactional Process Improvement;
• Experience as a project manager using agile and other methodologies to support project execution;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, demonstrating accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, commitment, and agility;
• Ability to act as a change agent, demonstrating the value of lean and fostering cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate;
• Critical thinker capable of bringing others along, even with conflicting priorities.

**Desired Characteristics**

• Experience through organizational change and challenging situations, with a will to win and influence;
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach;
• Experience coaching others and working in fast-paced environments;
• Background in financial services and insurance;
• Ability to see both the big picture and details;
• Excellent time and project management skills;
• Proven ability to bring order and structure.

The base pay range for this position is $113,200 - $151,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus or commission, healthcare benefits, retirement plans, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, and paid time off.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make 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 US and successful completion of a drug screen.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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