GE Aerospace
FLIGHT DECK Leader
Grand Rapids MI US 1 · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
AgileProcess ImprovementAvionicsLeadershipProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This role is critical in ensuring the highest standards of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) are met.
- This role will require up to 30% Travel.
- Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment and sustainment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model across various departments and teams.
- Conduct value stream mapping, identify waste, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop and implement standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
- Utilize lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and root cause analysis to drive problem-solving and process optimization.
- Collaborate with leadership to align lean initiatives with business goals and objectives.
- Mentor and coach team members to build lean capabilities and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
- The Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader will lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across Avionics using the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model.
- In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement lean methodologies, enhance operational efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with 4 years of experience in lean transactional, engineering, and/or continuous improvement roles, or equivalent experience)
- At least an additional 5 years of experience in lean transactional, engineering, and/or continuous improvement roles or equivalent experience applying Lean/Continuous Improvement tools
- Master's degree in Engineering or Business
- 8+ years of experience in lean transactional, engineering, or continuous improvement roles within the aerospace industry
- Proven track record of leading successful lean initiatives and driving measurable improvements
Compensation
- GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Benefits
- Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
- GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor").
- No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program.
Equal opportunity
- GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- 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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion.
- GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
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