Job Description Summary

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with people leaders to translate site strategy and Hoshin Kanri priorities into clear FLIGHT DECK deployment plans Targets to Improve and value stream roadmaps.
• Coach leaders at all levels to use the 8 FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals (Standard Work Daily & Visual Management Value Stream Management Operating Cadences Action Planning Problem Solving 5S Flow/Pull) as their primary tools to solve critical business challenges and improve SQDC.
• Lead and facilitate kaizen events (including Shingijutsu kaizens where applicable) developing Kaizen Leaders and Sub-Leaders and ensuring actions sustainment and visible impact on SQDC metrics.
• Establish and improve leader standard work (LSW) daily and visual management routines and operating cadences that make performance problems and priorities visible and connect Genba to strategic objectives.
• Build FLIGHT DECK capability across the organization through on-the-job coaching training and modeling of desired leadership behaviors with a focus on safety inclusion learning and customer-driven execution.
• Use data visual management and problem solving to identify gaps to standard drive countermeasures and track impact on SQDC and transformation milestones
• Champion GE Aerospace BehaviorsRespect for People Continuous Improvement Customer Drivenreinforcing the culture needed to invent the future of flight and deliver for today tomorrow and the future.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (Engineering Operations Supply Chain Business or related field) or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in operations manufacturing or supply chain with a demonstrated track record of improving SQDC outcomes
• Hands-on experience with lean / FLIGHT DECK tools (e.g. standard work daily management value stream mapping problem solving 5S kaizen)
• Demonstrated ability to lead change influence and coach leaders and cross-functional teams and navigate resistance in a transformation environment
• Strong analytical facilitation and communication skills; able to connect Genba observations and data to clear actions aligned to strategy

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a lean / FLIGHT DECK / continuous improvement leader specialist or coach
• Experience leading kaizen events and building Kaizen Leader capability including in partnership with Shingijutsu where applicable.
• Familiarity with FLIGHT DECK the Activation Hub and use of standards as the single source of truth for the 8 Fundamentals.
• Proven track record of rolemodeling GE Aerospace Behaviors and building inclusive high-performance teams

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements where possible and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan called FlexChoice gives you freedom choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days public holidays with flexible option to buy or sell

Equal Opportunities

GEAerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race colour religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcomes applications from disabled are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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