Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

Lensa; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace is seeking a Flight Deck Lean Leader to drive lean transformation and project management initiatives. This role involves collaborating with teams to implement lean principles and improve business performance. Candidates should have significant experience in project management and Lean techniques, with a focus on continuous improvement and cultural change.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with company matching

Tuition and adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes with accountability and trustworthiness.
• Change agent capable of demonstrating the value of Lean.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with leadership to execute key strategies.
• Facilitate problem-solving events and coach Lean principles.
• Drive continuous improvement aligned with company initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Lean techniques

Agility

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 executing the company’s highest priorities. This position requires 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 GE Aerospace's Lean process and ERAC.

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

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

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Support and collaborate 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 company-wide 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. 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. Model project management principles and tools;
9. Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches through networking, participation in GE's Lean organization, and engagement with external resources and conferences.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience solving problems and transforming business performance through 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 with accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, commitment, and agility;
• Change agent capable of demonstrating the value of lean, gaining buy-in, and driving cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate;
• Critical thinker with the ability to bring others along despite conflicting priorities.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience navigating 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 big picture and details;
• Excellent time and project management skills;
• Proven ability to bring order and structure.

The base pay range is $113,200 - $151,000 USD annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The role may include an annual discretionary bonus or commissions. The posting closes on May 25, 2025. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, health coaching, nurse resources, EAP services, retirement plans with company matching, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability, life insurance, and paid time off.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics. Employment is contingent upon legal work authorization and successful completion of a drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

This is a remote position.