Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

Lensa; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking a Flight Deck Lean Leader for GE Aerospace. This role focuses on executing lean transformation and project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have significant experience in lean techniques and project leadership, with opportunities for remote work.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Lean practitioner capable of facilitating problem-solving events.
• Project manager experienced in agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with leadership to execute strategies.
• Facilitate and promote understanding of Lean principles.
• Encourage continuous improvement and learning.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agility

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 uses project management, lean, and facilitation skills to develop a culture of action and continuous improvement. "Flight Deck" refers to 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 in-office or remote, US only.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with the Leader of Strategy and Execution and Leadership to:
• Partner with teams to execute strategies and initiatives with a bias to action and lean mindset;
• Support the establishment and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies for a standardized company-wide LEAN program;
• Serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, and consultant for Lean, promoting understanding and application of Lean principles and tools across the business, including:
• Collaborate with functional teams to develop lean culture and continuous improvement aligned with company initiatives;
• Apply lean tools in managing and executing key priorities;
• Encourage learning and risk-taking for continuous improvement;
• Model project management and lean principles and tools;
• Maintain proficiency in latest Lean approaches through networking and participation in GE's Lean organization and external conferences;

Required Qualifications

• 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, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Process Improvement;
• Project manager experienced in agile and other methodologies;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, and agility;
• Change agent capable of demonstrating lean value and driving cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict;
• Critical thinker able to bring others along with conflicting priorities.

Desired Characteristics

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

The base pay range is $113,200 - $151,000 annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The role may include an annual discretionary bonus or commissions. Benefits include health coverage, 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, and competitive compensation. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics. Legal authorization to work in the US is required, and employment is contingent on a drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

This is a remote position.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting