GE Aerospace
manufacturing
FLIGHTDECKManager
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“FLIGHT DECK Manager at GE Aerospace. Skills: Lean, Kaizen, Process Improvement, Operations Management. Drive adoption of FLIGHT DECK. Partner with Operations leaders”
What You'll Achieve.
create value for customers; fulfill our mission; drive the adoption of FLIGHT DECK; prioritize and solve problems; deliver measurable improvements; drives KPI transformation and continuous improvement; enhance employee and customer satisfaction; accelerate problem-solving; deliver measurable results
Industry & Context.
solve problems; problem solving; Problem-solving mindset; analytical thinker; challenges existing processes; accelerate problem-solving
Must be US Citizen, Requires access to U. S. export-controlled information, Employment contingent upon ability to prove U. S. Person status, Successful completion of a drug screen
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, minimum of 3 years’ experience applying Lean in a global, matrix organization, Proven ability to achieve results using the Lean toolset, Experience facilitating 5-day Kaizen events, including preparation, coaching stakeholders in framing the problem statement, facilitating the session to identify opportunities and drive decision-making, assigning ownership, and managing follow-up, Must be US Citizen
Nice to Have
5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality improvement, 3+ years in lean or operations leadership, expertise in lean methodologies, Extensive experience teaching, coaching, and applying lean methods (e. g. , VSM, Cell Design, 3P, TPM, 5S, setup reduction, kaizen, daily management, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban, and lean transformations), facilitating Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events, Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in both transactional and supply chain environments, experience implementing sustainable TPM and footprint/flow transformations using 3P methodologies, background in manufacturing or job shop environments, demonstrated ability to motivate teams, foster a positive attitude toward change, and influence outcomes in large, matrixed organizations without direct authority, Effective communicator and leader with facilitation and project management skills, engaging diverse audiences and driving cultural adoption of lean principles through change management, Demonstrated bias for action, ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and deliver measurable results, Personal attributes: humble, transparent, focused, and committed to continuous learning and improvement, Leadership qualities: communicator, decision-maker, collaborator, and motivator, Problem-solving mindset: analytical thinker who challenges existing processes and drives innovation
What You'll Do.
Drive adoption of FLIGHT DECK
Partner with Operations leaders
Implement and coach Daily Management processes
Train and coach teams on lean methodologies
Build cross-functional relationships
Champion kaizen and facilitate events
Coach teams to develop operating system
Develop lean skills across organizational levels
Deploy best practices
Share best practices across GE Aerospace
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering with Operations leaders; Building cross-functional relationships; Coaching stakeholders; Engaging diverse audiences
Communication Scope
Effective communicator; communicator
Process & Methodology
project management skills
Full Job Description
# ******Job Description Summary****** The FLIGHT DECK Manager will drive transformation through FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. FLIGHT DECK combines lean principles, results management, and respect for people to create value for customers and fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. This role will support process improvement and lean implementation in Plant 2 & Plant 4 for the component manufacturing team. The FLIGHT DECK Manager will champion lean transformation, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and provide lean education, training, and support operations. # **Job Description** * This role will act as a coach, facilitator, and advocate to drive the adoption of FLIGHT DECK across the DES organization. Key responsibilities include: * Partnering with Operations leaders to prioritize and solve problems based on customer and process feedback. * Implementing and coaching Daily Management processes, including daily meetings, Genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles. * Training and coaching teams on lean methodologies such as visual management, establishing flow lines, daily management, 5S, standardized work, and leader standard work, while using tools like value stream mapping to design lean manufacturing roadmaps. * Building cross-functional relationships to foster trust, challenge the status quo, and drive change management for operational improvements. * Championing kaizen and facilitating events to deliver measurable improvements. * Coaching teams to develop, implement, and sustain a linked operating system that drives KPI transformation and continuous improvement. * Developing lean skills across all organizational levels to build a culture of lean practitioners and problem solvers. * Deploying best practices, leveraging lean and digital tools, and driving rigorous prioritization to enhance employee and customer satisfaction. * Sharing best practices across GE Aerospace to accelerate prob
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