Defense & Systems Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader, Avionics
Defense & Systems Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader, Avionics
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The Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader will be responsible for delivering sustainable business results as measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Hoshin Kanri (HK) targets to improve while also leading the development of lean leaders at all levels of the organization. In addition the Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader will partner with other FLIGHT DECK leaders across GE Aerospace to support the overall GE Aerospace lean transformation and drive sustainable results.Job Description
Key responsibilities will include:
- Drive radical prioritization of initiatives and resources to execute on shortterm and longer terms business needs (and aligned with LEAN roadmap).
- Drive strategy for KPI performance improvement and accountability while aligning resources needed.
- Help build the 3year vision of the lean transformation across Avionics future state and drive 1year vision.
- Drives results via the Lean Business 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 crossfunctional 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:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering product planning or manufacturing with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and 3 years experience applying lean principles in manufacturing and transactional environments.
- Experience successfully leading change & transformation.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Desired Characteristics and Experience:
- Models the GE Behaviors (Respect for People Continuous Improvement Customer Driven): this is missioncritical for all GE executives as an enabler for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability of solving complex problems through the application of Lean
- Handson experience driving lean or process improvement in a leadership role.
- 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.
- Able to influence others must be able to inform convince and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results. Highly credible
- Collaborative team orientation knows when to lead and when to follow.
- Customer focused and demonstrated a high sense of urgency.
- Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom
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.
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is anEqual 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.
GE Aerospace 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
Employment Type
Full-Time
