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.
This position requires the new hire to obtain and maintain a US security clearance and also requires U.S. citizenship status.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
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 KPI’s, 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
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 5 years’ experience applying Lean in a highly complex, matrixed organization
Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance
This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
Desired Experience & Characteristics:
10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and 5+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership using Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools.
Experience achieving sustained results using the Lean toolset
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
Demonstrated bias for action with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Able to influence without direct authority
Continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional environments.
Lean practitioner capable of facilitating Value Stream & Kaizen events, coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work
Change agent, able to make the case for lean, and demonstrate immediate impact.
Experience with Change Management, driving adoption and building maturity
Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri (HK) 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
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include…