Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; San Ramon (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 efforts. This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the organization. You will partner with leadership to execute key strategies, implement lean principles, and facilitate problem-solving initiatives. The position offers the flexibility of remote work, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about driving change in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project management and Lean techniques.
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes and accountability.
• Experience facilitating problem-solving events.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to execute strategies with a lean mindset.
• Support development of company-wide LEAN procedures.
• Act as a facilitator and educator for Lean principles.

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Daily Visual Management

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. The Flight Deck Leader is a project manager, liaison, lean technician, and lean coach responsible for executing the company’s highest priorities. This role utilizes project management, lean, and facilitation skills to foster 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-office or remote, within the US only.

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

1. The Flight Deck Leader supports and collaborates with the Leader of Strategy and Execution and other 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 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. This includes:
5. Collaborating with functional teams to develop a lean culture and drive continuous improvement aligned with company initiatives;
6. Applying lean tools in managing and executing key priorities;
7. Encouraging learning and risk-taking for continuous improvement;
8. Modeling project management principles and lean principles and tools;
9. Maintaining proficiency in the latest Lean approaches through networking, participation in GE Lean organizations, and external conferences and resources.

**Required Qualifications**

• Minimum of 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 such as Daily Visual Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Transactional Process Improvement;
• Experience in project management using agile and other methodologies to support project execution;
• Proven effectiveness in driving outcomes, accountability, trustworthiness, credibility, commitment, and intellectual agility;
• Ability to act as a change agent, demonstrating value of lean and fostering 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;
• Proven coaching ability and experience working in fast-paced environments;
• Experience in financial services and insurance;
• Ability to see both the big picture and details;
• Excellent time and project management skills;
• Ability to bring order and structure.

The base pay range for this position is $113,200 - $151,000 USD annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The role includes an annual discretionary bonus and other benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and more.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will only employ those authorized to work in the US. Employment is contingent upon successful drug screening.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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