Edison Works FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

Job Description Summary

The Edison Works Lean 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.

• Partner with Edison Works teams to prioritize and solve problems, improve processes and implement lean best practices.
• 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 in GE Aerospace Defense and Systems.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience applying Lean in a highly complex, matrixed organization.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to prove U.S. Person status as a lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, granted asylee, or refugee.

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and lean or operations leadership using Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools.
• Continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional environments.
• Experience achieving sustained results using the Lean toolset.
• Experience facilitating 5‑day Kaizen events, including preparation, coaching stakeholders, facilitating the session, identifying opportunities, driving decision‑making, assigning ownership, and managing follow‑up.
• Demonstrated bias for action with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Lean practitioner capable of facilitating Value Stream & Kaizen events, coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work.
• Change agent who can make the case for lean and demonstrate immediate impact.
• Experience with change management, driving adoption and building maturity.
• Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri breakthrough objectives.
• Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent, shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused, quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborator.
• Analytical problem solver, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach;
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential services; GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and 401(k) with company matching; tuition, adoption, and paid parental leave; disability and life insurance; paid vacation and illness time off.

Relocation assistance is provided.

GE Aerospace is an Equal 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. You must successfully complete a drug screen if applicable.