Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

Lensa; Imperial (PA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace sector is seeking a Flight Deck Lean Leader to drive lean transformation and project management. This role involves collaborating with teams to implement strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and applying lean tools effectively. Candidates should have significant experience in project management and lean methodologies, with strong collaboration and critical thinking skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with options for remote work.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Lean practitioner capable of facilitating problem-solving events.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key strategies and initiatives with a lean mindset.
• Facilitate and promote understanding of Lean principles across the business.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Process Improvement

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 utilizes 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 Strategy and Execution Leader and Leadership to:
• Partner with teams to execute key strategies and initiatives with a bias toward action and a lean mindset;
• Support the development and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies to ensure consistency and standardization of the companywide 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 foster a lean culture and drive 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 the latest Lean approaches through networking, participation in GE's lean organization, and external conferences and resources.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience solving problems and improving 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 Process Improvement;
• Project manager experienced with agile and other methodologies supporting project execution;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, commitment, and agility;
• Change agent able to demonstrate the value of lean and foster cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict;
• Critical thinker able to bring others along even 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;
• Excellent coaching skills and experience working in fast-paced environments;
• Experience in financial services and insurance;
• Ability to see both the big picture and details;
• Strong time and project management skills;
• 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 an annual discretionary bonus or commission. Benefits include 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. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics.

This position requires legal authorization to work in the US and successful completion of a drug screen.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

This is a remote position.