Lean Transformation Lead - Flight Deck

GE Aerospace; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a FLIGHT DECK Manager to partner with leadership to drive product flow and process improvements, reduce lead times, and maximize cash flow. The role develops a lean culture and conducts FLIGHT DECK training across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities include leading lean transformations, standardizing work, coaching teams, and deploying a comprehensive Lean Training Matrix, with emphasis on visual management and daily management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university with lean deployment and execution experience in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of lean deployment and execution experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean transformations within manufacturing cells to improve process quality, reduce cycle time, and decrease inventory and waste.
• Establish site lean standards following FLIGHT DECK and standard work, problem solving, visual management/5S and daily management; train staff on the principals.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and implement corrective actions.
• Create standardized work instructions, layouts, and process flow diagrams; coach teams through problem-solving phases.
• Facilitate Lean Training Matrix deployment and coordinate with supply chain partners to reach goals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with lean deployment experience

Tools

Visio

Minitab

Excel

MS Office Suite

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a FLIGHT DECK Manager to partner with leadership to drive product flow and process improvements, reduce lead times, and maximize cash flow. The role develops a lean culture and conducts FLIGHT DECK training across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities include leading lean transformations, standardizing work, coaching teams, and deploying a comprehensive Lean Training Matrix, with emphasis on visual management and daily management practices.