FLIGHT DECK Leader

Position Summary:

The Site FLIGHT DECK Leader will act as an agent of change for process improvement and Lean implementation for the Intergalactic St George Utah manufacturing site. The Site FLIGHT DECK Leader will drive lean transformation furthering a culture focused on continuous improvement by providing lean education training and support to the manufacturing operations teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years experience in Manufacturing developing Lean or continuous improvement strategies)
• 5 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 Hoshin Kanri Gemba and lean transformations)
• 3 years management experience
• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e. U.S. citizens permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug and background screen.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages processes that enable the implementation of lean in both the transactional and operational manufacturing areas of GE Aviations St George UT manufacturing site.
• Supports GE and GE Aviation kaizen promotion offices with initiatives to re-engineer 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.
• Serves as a champion coach and mentor for change by influencing and guiding leadership and teams to better understand and adopt lean principles and problem-solving methodologies ultimately fostering a culture of change and servant leadership.
• Leads 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. Drives adherence to Kaizen standard work and daily management ensuring high levels of engagement and collaboration during pre-work event week and post event weeks.
• Trains and coaches via formal training and Gemba walks on problem-solving behaviors and basic lean methodologies including visual management daily management 5S Standardized work and leader standard work. Analyzes data and uses value stream mapping to create current and future state lean manufacturing designs which drive the transformation road map. Builds cross-functional relationships within the value stream to build trust and gain the credibility to challenge the current state.
• Strong understanding of change management to build momentum and excitement for operational changes across the business.
• Coaches the team on development implementation and sustainment of a linked operating system that drives KPI transformation incorporating learnings from daily management for continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong communication leadership facilitation and project management skills with the ability to speak effectively with influence and various stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing 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.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word PowerPoint Excel Outlook).
• Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator decision-maker collaborative.
• Problem-solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker.

***This position is on-site in St. George Utah

GE Aerospace will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident U.S. Citizen have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e. a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).