Lean Leader- Flight Deck Remote US

General Electric; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a Flight Deck Lean Leader to drive lean transformation and project management initiatives. This role involves collaborating with teams to implement procedures and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Lean practices and project management, capable of facilitating problem-solving events and promoting Lean principles throughout the organization. Join a forward-thinking firm that values diversity and offers competitive compensation, professional development, and a supportive work environment. This position is remote, allowing for flexibility while contributing to impactful projects.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Project Management

Lean Techniques

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

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. 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 focused on project management, lean, and facilitation skills to develop a culture of action and continuous improvement. 'Flight Deck' refers to our Lean process at GE Aerospace and 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, 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 towards 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 latest Lean approaches through networking, participation in GE Lean organization, external conferences, and organizations.

**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 like Daily Visual Management, Structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Transactional Process Improvement;
• Proven project manager skilled in agile and other methodologies;
• Effective in driving outcomes, accountable, trustworthy, credible, committed, and intellectually agile;
• Change agent demonstrating the value of lean and driving cultural change;
• Highly collaborative, comfortable with constructive conflict and debate;
• Critical thinker able to bring others along despite 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 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 - $151,000 USD annually, influenced by experience, education, and skills. The position includes potential for an annual discretionary bonus or commission, and various benefits such as health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, 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 completion of a drug screen.

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

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