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GE Aerospace Edison Works Lean Leader in Evendale, Ohio
Job Description Summary
Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools by partnering with Operating Leaders in business management roles (e.g., GM of Business Unit, or Executive Lead of a Function). Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics. May also be roles that are part of Corporate or Business Unit Kaizen Promotion Offices (KPO).
Reporting to the Lean Leader of Defense & Systems (D&S), the Edison Works Lean Leader will lead a team of dedicated Lean professionals and work closely with business leaders to implement a Lean Operating System to sustain long-term growth and profitability at scale. The Edison Works Lean Leader will also help develop and partner with other lean leaders across D&S to support the overall D&S Lean transformation, embedding FLIGHT DECK fundamentals into the GE Aerospace D&S culture and driving a true continuous improvement mindset.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Drive radical prioritization of initiatives and resources, to execute on short-term and longer terms business needs (and aligned with Lean roadmap).
Drive strategy for KPI performance improvement and accountability and aligning resources in support.
Help build the 3-year vision of the lean transformation across Edison Works’ future state and drive 1-year vision.
Drives results via the FLIGHT DECK operating system, prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
Demonstrates Lean capabilities across the spectrum from the tactical (deployment and application of principles, concepts, and methods) to the strategic (a transformation that deeply impacts a key value stream).
Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build lean skills and become lean practitioners.
Create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance. Works to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilization and greater proficiency of the changes that impact employees in the organization to increase benefit realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes.
Partner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across Aerospace.
Manage and drive kaizen process to enable continuous improvement across the enterprise.
Operate as a subject matter expert, providing coaching and support to senior leaders, improving problem solving capabilities and outcomes.
Support the function/P&L to accelerate problem solving application.
Embrace Lean, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction.
Share best practices across different segments of GE Aerospace D&S
Lead, develop and mentor a team of lean leaders, as assigned. Teach FLIGHT DECK tools, create standard work, support the Lean organization in fostering continuous improvement internally, raising the bar on Lean Leadership across D&S.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 years of (SPECIFIC) experience working in global & matrix environments.
Must be US Citizen
Must have and be able to maintain an active current security clearance.
Willing to travel (domestic and international) to facilitate Lean problem solving, Kaizen, and effectively operate as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders.
Candidates based in Evendale, Ohio travel up to 10%.
Desired Characteristics and Experience:
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and people leadership and 5+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools
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.
Demonstrated ability to partner with production teams to implement Lean methodologies, Continuous Improvement tools, and practices including daily management, visual controls, standard work, and policy deployment.
Ability to drive improvement strategies while coaching teams through problem solving techniques.
Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training.
Knowledge of and experience in applying lean in a variety of transactional or shop floor situations.
Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions.
Experience working in a matrix organization and facilitating across all levels of the organization.
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and written communication skills.
Results orientation – must deliver sustainable results.
Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement.
Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow.
Customer focused and demonstrated a high sense of urgency.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes