Remote Flight Deck Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, vision

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Executive Flight Deck Leader to drive lean transformation across the RPCA part family and partner with plant leaders to improve SQDC metrics while building leadership capability in lean practices.

You will activate FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, lead Kaizen events, coach executives, and contribute to a growth strategy across the southeastern US. A minimum of 10 years in manufacturing leadership and 5 years leading lean transformation are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum of 3 years as a plant leader or operations leader with end-to-end accountability for safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading lean transformation with measurable, sustained results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family, including GE Aerospace internal shops, joint ventures and key suppliers.
• Partner with RPCA plant leaders to improve plant-level SQDC performance and operating cadences.
• Build lean capability in a high-performing leadership team and train staff in lean principles and tools.
• Activate FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and use tools like 3P, Kanban, and Kaizen Events.
• Lead Kaizen Events and Genba walks coaching leaders in real time at the point of work.
• Coach the part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and Hoshin Kanri execution.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, create flow, and reduce cost across the organization.
• Participate in RPCA operating cadences and advise staff on SQDC issues.
• Promote a kaizen mindset across GE Aerospace.
• Demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals at multiple levels.
• Collaborate to develop RPCA part family growth strategy.

Skills

Lean leadership

Kaizen events

Hoshin Kanri

Plant leadership

Mentoring leaders

Problem solving

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Industrial/Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

Job description

GE Aerospace in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Executive Flight Deck Leader to drive lean transformation across the RPCA part family and partner with plant leaders to improve SQDC metrics while building leadership capability in lean practices.

You will activate FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, lead Kaizen events, coach executives, and contribute to a growth strategy across the southeastern US. A minimum of 10 years in manufacturing leadership and 5 years leading lean transformation are required.