Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage processes that enable the implementation of lean in both the transactional and operational manufacturing sectors of GE Aviations Lynn Component Manufacturing business.
• Support GE and GE Aviation kaizen promotion offices with initiatives to reengineer processes and methods to assure effectiveness and efficiency in the deployment and application of lean. Delivers lean trainings and facilitates events / workouts to achieve measurable improvements.
• Serve as a champion coach and mentor for change by influencing and guiding leadership and teams to better understand and adopt lean principles and problemsolving methodologies fostering a culture of change and servant leadership.
• Lead the planning and execution of kaizens daily management and other lean transformation initiatives focused on safely eliminating waste creating velocity and reducing lead times through the application of standard work. Drive adherence to kaizen standard work and daily management ensuring high levels of engagement and collaboration during prework event week and post event weeks.
• Training and coaching all associated via formal training and Genba walks on problem solving behaviors and basic lean methodologies including visual management daily management 5S Standardized work and leader standard work. Analyze data and use value stream mapping to create current and future state lean manufacturing designs which drive the transformation road map. Build cross functional relationships within the value stream to build trust and gain the privilege of challenging the current state. Strong understanding of change management to build momentum and excitement for operational changes across the business.
• Coach the team on development implementation and sustainment of a linked operating system that drives KPI transformation incorporating learnings from daily management for continuous improvement.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university. (Or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing developing lean or continuous improvement strategies)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing developing lean or continuous improvement strategies)

Desired Qualifications and Characteristics:

• 7 years of experience in teaching coaching practicing and applying lean methods (i.e. VSM Cell design 3P TPM 5S set up reduction kaizen daily management standard work leader standard work problem solving Kanban and lean transformations).
• 2 years of management experience.
• Strong communication leadership facilitation and project management skills with the ability to speak effectively with various audiences.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or job shop environment
• Viewed as a leader who can motivate teams and bring a strong positive attitude toward change.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word Power Point Excel Outlook)
• Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively
• Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator decisionmaker collaborative
• Problem solver: analyticalminded challenges existing processes critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased resource;and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirementbenefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions andcompany retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistanceadoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid timeoff for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans orprograms (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans andprograms at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefitplan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled information. Therefore for applicants who are not asylees refugees lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e. not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) otherwise known as a U.S. Person) final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.

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