Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

GE Aerospace; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lean Leader to spearhead its Flight Deck Lean process. This role is pivotal in driving the company's lean transformation and executing high-priority initiatives. The ideal candidate will leverage project management expertise and lean methodologies to foster a culture of continuous improvement. With responsibilities that include collaboration with cross-functional teams and facilitating problem-solving events, this position offers a dynamic environment for those passionate about operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork in the aviation and aerospace sector.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Ability to facilitate problem-solving events and coach core tools.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of key strategies with a lean mindset.
• Drive understanding and application of Lean principles across the business.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lean Tools

Visual Management

Value Stream Mapping

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 the execution of the company’s highest priorities. This position is expected to pull from a toolbox focused on project management, lean and facilitation skills to develop a culture of action and continuous improvement. Flight Deck is name for our Lean process for GE Aerospace and ERAC.

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 the execution of the company’s highest priorities. This position is expected to pull from a toolbox focused on project management, lean and facilitation skills to develop a culture of action and continuous improvement. Flight Deck is name for our Lean process for GE Aerospace and ERAC.

ERAC, Employers Reassurance Corporation and a corporate holding of GE Aerospace. We are a reinsurance company supporting the long-term care insurance, structure settlements and Life along with other insurance products.

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

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Flight Deck Leader supports and works with the Leader of Strategy and Execution as well as Leadership to:
• partner with teams to execute key strategies and initiatives with a bias to action and lean mindset;
• support the establishment and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies in support of consistency and standardization of a companywide LEAN program
• Serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, and consultant for Lean, driving the understanding and application of Lean principles and tools across the entire business. This includes:
• Collaboration with functional teams to develop lean culture and drive continuous improvement consistent with overall company initiatives and priorities.
• Apply lean toolset in the management and execution of key priorities
• Encouraging learning and risk taking for continuous improvement
• Practice/role model project management principles and tools
• Practice/role model lean principles and tools
• Maintain proficiency in the latest Lean approaches through networking and participation in the Lean organization within GE; networking and participation with external resources, conferences, and organizations
• Required Qualifications
• 5 years of experience solving problems and transforming business performance and process through the application of project management and Lean techniques.
• Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating problem solving events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Visual Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work and Transactional Process Improvement.
• Project manager, capable of using agile and other project management methodologies to successful support execution of projects
• Proven to be effective driving outcomes as they are accountable, trustworthy, credible, committed, and intellectually agile.
• Change agent, able to show the value of lean and gain buy-in, demonstrate immediate impact and drive cultural change within the business.
• Highly collaborative person, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate normally associated with change.
• Critical thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities.
  

Desired Characteristics

• The ideal candidate has been through organizational changes and challenging situations; bringing a will to win with influence.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on approach
• Excels at coaching others as well as individual experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in financial services and insurance
• Able to see the big picture and the details
• Excellent time and project management
• Proven ability to bring order and structure
  
  

The base pay range for this position is $113,200.00 - 151,000.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 25, 2025 Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

• This is a remote position
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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