Remote Flight Deck Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace; San Juan (PR); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks an Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader to drive lean transformation across the RPCA part family and key suppliers, elevating plant-level SQDC performance and coaching leaders in lean principles. The role targets a Plant Leader position within 18–24 months based on performance.

Ideal candidates will build lean capability in a high-performing team, execute Hoshin Kanri, and lead Kaizen events with strong problem-solving skills. Travel and regional site leadership are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family and key suppliers.
• Partner with RPCA plant leaders to improve SQDC performance at plant level.
• Build lean capability in a high-performing leadership team and educate employees in lean tools.
• Activate FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals and implement 3P, kanban and visual management.
• Lead Kaizen Events and Genba walks, coaching leaders in real time.
• Coach the part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and Hoshin Kanri.
• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve flow and reduce cost.
• Participate in RPCA operating cadences and advise staff on SQDC issues.
• Collaborate to promote kaizen mindset across GE Aerospace.
• Communicate business goals and programs at multiple levels of the organization.
• Collaborate to develop RPCA part family growth strategy.

Skills

Lean transformation

Kaizen leadership

Hoshin Kanri

Plant leadership

Problem solving

Effective coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

GE Aerospace seeks an Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader to drive lean transformation across the RPCA part family and key suppliers, elevating plant-level SQDC performance and coaching leaders in lean principles. The role targets a Plant Leader position within 18–24 months based on performance.

Ideal candidates will build lean capability in a high-performing team, execute Hoshin Kanri, and lead Kaizen events with strong problem-solving skills. Travel and regional site leadership are required.