General Electric Company

FLIGHT DECK Leader

General Electric Company • $90K — $120K *
Saint George, UT 84770In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 10 years' manufacturing experience in Lean development
  • 5+ years teaching and applying lean methods (e.g., VSM, 5S, Kaizen)
  • 3+ years of management experience
  • Must be a U.S. person for access to export-controlled technology
  • Successful completion of drug and background screen required.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and manages lean processes in manufacturing areas
  • Supports kaizen initiatives for effective Lean deployment
  • Champions and mentors teams in lean principles for culture change
  • Leads planning and execution of Lean initiatives to eliminate waste
  • Conducts training and Gemba walks on lean methodologies
  • Utilizes data analysis and value stream mapping for transformation
  • Coaches the team in developing a linked operating system for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Training and development opportunities
  • Engagement in a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to operational changes and project leadership
  • Opportunities for mentorship and coaching in Lean methodologies.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

Job Description

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:
  • Bachelor's 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 Aviation's 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.

Job Description

Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across a operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

Job Description Summary

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)).

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
GE
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