Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; Baltimore (MD); 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 initiatives. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, requiring expertise in Lean principles and project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of problem-solving and transforming business performance, with the ability to influence change and drive strategic initiatives. Join a dynamic team that values professional development and offers competitive compensation in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Lean practitioner with facilitation and coaching skills.
• Experience in driving outcomes and fostering cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with leadership to execute key strategies.
• Facilitate, educate, and promote Lean principles across the business.
• Encourage continuous improvement and model project management principles.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

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 responsible for executing the company's highest priorities. This role requires a toolbox of project management, lean, and facilitation skills to foster a culture of action and continuous improvement. "Flight Deck" refers to our Lean process at 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 position can be based in the office or remote, within the US.

**Roles and Responsibilities**

1. Support and collaborate with the Leader of Strategy and Execution and senior leadership to:
2. Partner with teams to execute key strategies and initiatives with a bias toward action and a lean mindset;
3. Support the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies to ensure consistency and standardization of the companywide LEAN program;
4. Serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, and consultant for Lean, promoting understanding and application of Lean principles across the business, including:
5. Collaborate with functional teams to develop a 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 and lean principles and tools;
9. Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches through networking, participation in GE Lean organizations, and external conferences.

**Required Qualifications**

• At least 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 such as Daily Visual Management, Structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Transactional Process Improvement;
• Project manager experienced with agile and other methodologies to support project execution;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, being accountable, trustworthy, credible, and adaptable;
• Change agent capable of demonstrating lean value, gaining buy-in, 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 salary range is $113,200 to $151,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and 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, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Legally authorized US work and successful drug screening are conditions of employment.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

**#LI-Remote** - This is a remote position.