FLIGHT DECK Leader

As part of the Defense Engines & Services (DES) FLIGHT DECK team, the FLIGHT DECK Leader drives transformation through FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's lean operating model, at the Lynn Component Manufacturing facility Plant 1 (LP1 - rotating parts). In this role, you will champion lean transformation, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and provide lean education, training, and support to Plant 1 manufacturing operations teams.

You will act as a coach, facilitator, and advocate to drive the adoption of FLIGHT DECK.

• Partner with DES and Lynn Manufacturing Operations leaders to prioritize and solve problems based on customer and process feedback
• Implement and coach Daily Management, including daily meetings, genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles
• Train and coach teams on visual management, flow lines, 5S, standardized work, and leader standard work, using value stream mapping to design lean manufacturing roadmaps
• Build cross-functional relationships to foster trust, challenge the status quo, and drive change management for operational improvements
• Champion and facilitate kaizen events to deliver measurable improvements
• Coach teams to develop, implement, and sustain a linked operating system that drives KPI transformation and continuous improvement
• Develop lean skills across all organizational levels to build a culture of lean practitioners and problem solvers
• Deploy best practices and lean/digital tools, with rigorous prioritization to enhance employee and customer satisfaction
• Share best practices across GE Aerospace to accelerate problem-solving and continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience applying Lean in a global, matrix organization)
• At least 5 years' experience applying Lean in a global, matrix organization

• Experience achieving results using the Lean toolset 5+ years in manufacturing and quality improvement, including 3+ years in lean or operations leadership, with expertise in lean methodologies and Six Sigma tools
• Experience facilitating 5-day kaizen events end-to-end — prep, coaching stakeholders on problem-statement framing, facilitating the session to identify opportunities and drive decisions, assigning ownership, and managing follow-up
• Extensive experience teaching, coaching, and applying lean methods (VSM, Cell Design, 3P, TPM, 5S, setup reduction, kaizen, daily management, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban, lean transformations)
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in transactional and supply chain environments, with experience implementing sustainable TPM and footprint/flow transformations using 3P methodologies
  
  Strong background in manufacturing or job shop environments; ability to motivate teams, foster a positive attitude toward change, and influence outcomes in large, matrixed organizations without direct authority
• Effective communicator and leader with facilitation and project management skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences and driving cultural adoption of lean principles
• Demonstrated bias for action, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and deliver measurable results
• 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

The base pay range for this position is…