General Electric Company

FLIGHT DECK Manager

General Electric Company • $117K — $156K *
Lynn, MA 01902In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college plus 3+ years of Lean experience in a global, matrix environment
  • Proven results using Lean methodologies
  • Experience facilitating 5-day Kaizen events and managing follow-up processes
  • Must be US Citizen
  • 5+ years in manufacturing/quality improvement with significant Lean experience

Responsibilities

  • Drive adoption of FLIGHT DECK across the DES organization as a coach and facilitator
  • Collaborate with Operations leaders to identify and tackle problems
  • Implement and coach Daily Management processes
  • Teach teams lean methodologies including value stream mapping
  • Build cross-functional relationships to promote trust and drive change
  • Lead kaizen events to achieve measurable improvements
  • Coach teams in developing a linked operating system for continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Tuition and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • Paid time-off for vacation or illness
  • Relocation assistance available
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
This role will support process improvement and lean implementation in Plant 2 & Plant 4 for the component manufacturing team. The FLIGHT DECK Manager will champion lean transformation, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and provide lean education, training, and support operations.

Job Description
  • This role will act as a coach, facilitator, and advocate to drive the adoption of FLIGHT DECK across the DES organization. Key responsibilities include:
  • Partnering with Operations leaders to prioritize and solve problems based on customer and process feedback.
  • Implementing and coaching Daily Management processes, including daily meetings, Genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles.
  • Training and coaching teams on lean methodologies such as visual management, establishing flow lines, daily management, 5S, standardized work, and leader standard work, while using tools like value stream mapping to design lean manufacturing roadmaps.
  • Building cross-functional relationships to foster trust, challenge the status quo, and drive change management for operational improvements.
  • Championing kaizen and facilitating events to deliver measurable improvements.
  • Coaching teams to develop, implement, and sustain a linked operating system that drives KPI transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Developing lean skills across all organizational levels to build a culture of lean practitioners and problem solvers.
  • Deploying best practices, leveraging lean and digital tools, and driving rigorous prioritization to enhance employee and customer satisfaction.
  • Sharing best practices across GE Aerospace to accelerate problem-solving and continuous improvement.


Minimum Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college AND a minimum of 3 years' experience applying Lean in a global, matrix organization
  • Proven ability to achieve 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
  • Must be US Citizen


Desired Characteristics and Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and quality improvement, including 3+ years in lean or operations leadership, with expertise in lean methodologies.
  • Extensive experience teaching, coaching, and applying lean methods (e.g., VSM, Cell Design, 3P, TPM, 5S, setup reduction, kaizen, daily management, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban, and lean transformations), including facilitating Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events.
  • Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in both 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, with demonstrated 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 through change management.
  • Demonstrated bias for action, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and deliver measurable results.
  • Personal attributes: humble, transparent, focused, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
  • Leadership qualities: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborator, and motivator.
  • Problem-solving mindset: analytical thinker who challenges existing processes and drives innovation.


The salary range for this position is $117,300.00 - 156,400.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This position is expected to come down on June 12th, 2026.

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 the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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
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