Job Description SummaryGE Aerospace is seeking dynamic, and results driven FLIGHT DECK Specialist to deploy GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model, FLIGHT DECK, and ensure alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) priorities. The FLIGHT DECK Specialist will coach teams, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to deliver exceptional value to our customers.
In addition, the FLIGHT DECK Specialist will guide the Operations teams through their FLIGHT DECK journey, providing ongoing teaching and coaching of lean principles, theories, practices and drive ownership and adoption through the Operations team.
This position will require up to 20% travel.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities:- Lean Leadership: Coach and deploy FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, Problem Solving, 5S, and Flow/Pull, to optimize shop performance.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and eliminate waste using lean tools such as value stream mapping, kaizen events, and problem-solving frameworks.
- Daily Management: Implement visual management systems to track SQDC metrics, enabling real-time problem-solving and decision-making at genba.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop shop floor teams, fostering a culture of transparency, inclusivity, and constructive development.
- Customer Focus: Ensure manufacturing processes align with customer needs, delivering high-quality products on time while reducing costs.
- Sustainment: Drive discipline and rigor to sustain improvements, ensuring long-term operational success.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- At least an additional 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, and/or Training
Desired Characteristics:- Flexible to provide support to off-shift team as needed.
- Strong knowledge of lean principles, including FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and behaviors
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience using structured methodologies such as Kata, At Point Problem Solving, and/or Problem-Solving Reports
- Experience with value stream mapping and genba walks
- 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
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.
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)).
Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
