Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; Lafayette (CO); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Flight Deck Lean Leader, where you'll play a vital role in transforming business performance through Lean methodologies. This position offers the chance to lead initiatives, collaborate with teams, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. With a focus on project management and Lean principles, you'll be instrumental in fostering a culture of action and accountability. This innovative firm provides a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference and leading change, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Coverage

Health Coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes and accountability.
• Change agent capable of driving cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key strategies with a lean mindset.
• Facilitate and promote understanding of Lean principles.
• Collaborate with teams to develop a lean culture.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Tools

Daily Visual Management

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Transactional Process Improvement

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Flight Deck Lean Leader plays an integral role in executing the company's priorities and lean transformation. This position acts as a project manager, liaison, lean technician, and coach for the company's highest priorities. The role requires a toolbox focused 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.

About ERAC

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

Location

This role can be based in the office or remote, within the 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, 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 in 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 supporting project execution;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, commitment, and intellectual agility;
• Change agent capable of demonstrating lean value, gaining buy-in, and driving cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate;
• Critical thinker able to bring 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 a fast-paced environment;
• Experience 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.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range is $113,200 - $151,000 USD annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus or commission based on performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, access to health coaching, a 24/7 nurse resource, Employee Assistance Program, retirement savings plan with company matching, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will only employ those legally authorized to work in the US. Employment is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen. Relocation assistance is provided. This is a remote position.