Remote Flight Deck Transformation Leader

GE Aerospace; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader to drive the lean transformation across the RPCA part family, coordinating internal shops, joint ventures and key suppliers. You will guide plant leaders, mentor teams and implement lean tools to elevate safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

The role emphasizes Kaizen events, Genba walks and Hoshin Kanri deployment, with relocation flexibility within the southeastern US.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family including internal shops, joint ventures and suppliers.
• Partner with RPCA plant leaders to improve plant-level SQDC performance.
• Build lean capability in leadership teams and educate employees in lean principles and tools.
• Activate FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals – Standard Work, Visual Management, Value Stream Management and Kanban systems.
• Lead Kaizen Events and Genba walks, coaching leaders in real time.
• Coach the part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and Hoshin Kanri deployment.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate waste and reduce cost.
• Participate in RPCA operating cadences and drive KPI performance.
• Collaborate to promote a kaizen mindset across GE Aerospace.
• Communicate business goals across organization levels.
• Develop and execute RPCA part family growth strategy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean transformation

Kaizen Event leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking an Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader to drive the lean transformation across the RPCA part family, coordinating internal shops, joint ventures and key suppliers. You will guide plant leaders, mentor teams and implement lean tools to elevate safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

The role emphasizes Kaizen events, Genba walks and Hoshin Kanri deployment, with relocation flexibility within the southeastern US.