Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; Redmond (WA); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Flight Deck Lean Leader to drive lean transformation and project management initiatives. This role involves collaborating with leadership to implement lean strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and applying lean tools effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, lean practices, and problem-solving. This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the US, along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in the aerospace sector.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management and lean transformation.
• Lean practitioner with problem-solving facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Tools

Lean Tools

Daily Visual Management

Value Stream Mapping

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 to promote a culture of action and continuous improvement using project management, lean, and facilitation skills. "Flight Deck" refers to the lean process for GE Aerospace and ERAC.

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

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 development and implementation of procedures, policies, and strategies to ensure consistency and standardization of the company's 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 foster 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's Lean organization, and engagement with external resources and conferences.

**Required Qualifications**

• At least 5 years of experience in solving problems and transforming business performance through 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 Transactional Process Improvement;
• Experienced project manager familiar 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, gain buy-in, show immediate impact, and foster cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate;
• Critical thinker capable of bringing others along, even with conflicting priorities.

**Desired Characteristics**

• Experience through organizational change and challenging situations, with a strong will to win and influence;
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach;
• Skilled at coaching others and experienced in fast-paced environments;
• Experience in financial services and insurance sectors;
• Ability to see both the 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 annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The role may include an annual discretionary bonus or commission. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, tuition and adoption assistance, paid parental leave, insurance, and paid time off.

GE Aerospace offers a professional environment with development opportunities and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the US and successful drug screening.

**Additional Information:**

• Relocation assistance provided;
• #LI-Remote (remote position);