Assembly and Test FLIGHT DECK Leader

Job Description Summary

The Assembly & Test FLIGHT DECK Leader will be responsible for transforming results through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model.

The successful candidate will partner with the Senior leadership team of the Engine Assembly & Test business, the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK office and the Assembly & Test Site Leadership teams to implement FLIGHT DECK, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean principles are applied effectively in support of strategic and operational business plans.

The primary responsibility of this position is to develop lean proficiency among the ATO Operations teams to both improve operational processes and standard work, but to also partner with supporting functions across the value stream as needed to drive impact.

FLIGHT DECK, our lean operating model, consists of 3 behaviors and 8 fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers by respecting our people.

Job Description

The FLIGHT DECK Operations Leader will serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, consultant, subject matter expert, and accountability partner with the ATO team to drive the understanding and application of FLIGHT DECK.

• Lead and execute impactful lean transformations within the ATO sites to achieve operating goals using KPI based performance management.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and supporting functions to help progress our lean culture and drive FLIGHT DECK activation.
• Be a champion of kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements.
• Coach, mentor and develop organizational competencies to drive effective KPI's, action plans, and problem solving to assure results are achieved and sustained.
• Coach and mentor model cell implementations and work with the sites to scale through creation of robust transformation plans that assure breakthrough results.
• Partner with the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK operations team and ATMRO leaders to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and process across ATMRO network.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

Desired Characteristics and Experience

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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 for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

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