Senior FLIGHT DECK Leader

Job Description Summary

Enabling Functions FLIGHT DECK Leader will be responsible for transforming results through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. FLIGHT DECK, our lean operating model, consists of behaviors and fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers through respect for people. FLIGHT DECK is how we fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely.

Reporting to the Enabling Functions FLIGHT DECK Lead, this role will serve as a coach, facilitator, and advocate to the Sciences Engineering and Strategy organization to drive the understanding and adoption of FLIGHT DECK.

• Partner with Sciences Engineering and Strategy leaders to prioritize and solve problems based on voice of the customer and voice of the process
• Implement and coach the Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles
• Be a champion of kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements
• Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build lean skills and become lean practitioners
• Coach, mentor and develop organizational competencies to drive effective KPIs, action plans, and problem solving to drive sustainable results
• Deliver step‑change performance improvement through the execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning
• Work with colleagues to quickly deploy new, best‑practice capability and processes
• Embrace Lean, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction
• Support the function to accelerate problem solving application
• Share best practices across different segments GE Aerospace Defense and Systems

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• At least 5 years’ experience applying Lean in a global, matrix organization

• Experience facilitating 5‑day Kaizen events, including preparation, coaching stakeholders in framing the problem statement, facilitating the session to identify opportunities and drive decision‑making, assigning ownership, and managing follow‑up
• Experience achieving results using the Lean toolset
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and 5+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership. Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools
• Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating Value Stream & Kaizen events and coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work. Continuous improvement experience in both transactional and supply chain operations environments
• Proven ability to drive outcomes in large, matrixed organizations – able to influence without direct authority
• Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri (HK) breakthrough objectives
• Change agent and able to make the case for lean and demonstrate immediate impact. Experience with Change Management and how to drive adoption and develop maturity
• Demonstrated bias for action with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• 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, collaborator
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Base pay range for this position is $ - $. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on May 14, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and…