Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; San Francisco (CA); 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 emphasizes collaboration and continuous improvement, leveraging Lean techniques to enhance business performance. As a key player in executing the company's priorities, you will support the development of procedures and policies while fostering a culture of action. This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the US and comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about leading change and making a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with Company Matching

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management and Lean techniques.
• Lean practitioner with experience in facilitating problem-solving events.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Daily Visual Management

Standard Work

Job description

**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 responsible for executing the company’s highest priorities. This role requires a toolbox of 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.

ERAC, Employers Reassurance Corporation, is a corporate holding of GE Aerospace. We support long-term care insurance, structured settlements, life insurance, 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-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 foster lean culture and 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 and participation in GE Lean organizations and external conferences.

**Required Qualifications**

• At least 5 years of experience solving problems and improving business performance through 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;
• Experience as a project manager using agile and other methodologies to support project execution;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, commitment, and agility;
• Ability to act as a change agent, demonstrating the value of lean and driving cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate;
• Critical thinker capable of bringing others along, even with conflicting priorities.

**Desired Characteristics**

• Experience navigating 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 fast-paced environments;
• Background 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.

The base pay range is $113,200 to $151,000 USD annually. Compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skills. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus or commission. The posting closes on May 25, 2025.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, a 24/7 nurse resource, Employee Assistance Program, retirement plans with company matching, 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 pay. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Legal employment in the US is required, and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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