RPCA FLIGHT DECK Transformation Leader

Rpca Flight Deck Transformation Leader

The RPCA Flight Deck Transformation Leader is part of the Integrated Manufacturing Flight Deck organization and is tasked with driving the Flight Deck (GE's lean manufacturing proprietary model) transformation within the Rotating Parts & Compressed Airfoils Part Family. This role will report to the RPCA Executive Flight Deck Leader. This role will partner with the organizational leadership team and operate across all levels to drive Flight Deck activities and Kaizen events to impact product flow and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow, and act as a coach for the function / part family to continue to improve our Systematic Approach to Flight Deck @ GE.

Roles and responsibilities :

Lead and execute the Part Family Transformation Roadmap within manufacturing lines to achieve Operating goals using KPI-based performance management. Project manage the RPCA's Kaizen Calendar and Kaizen Transformation approach, by planning and coordinating the Kaizen events with the plant's Flight Deck leaders within RPCA. Coach and lead Kaizen events to achieve the target KPIs during the events and sustain the achieved results post event. Lead High Impact Projects to the customer and deploy Flight Deck in critical areas of the part family based on customer needs. Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions of the Part Family including Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team to help progress Flight Deck and drive Continuous Improvement. Develop advanced competency in wide range of Flight Deck fundamentals & Industrial Methods, and coach associates in the use and implementation of Lean principles. Participate in the Part Family's Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles. Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily Rapid Experiments and Problem Solving in a systematic way.

Required minimum qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree accredited college or university. Minimum of 5 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations. Knowledge of and experience applying lean in shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems). Willing to travel up to 60% of the time.

Desired characteristics & experience :

10 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations. Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus) : this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement. Results orientation must deliver sustainable results. Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement. Able to influence others must be able to inform, convince, and persuade other using lean to drive sustainable results. Collaborative, team orientation knows when to lead and when to follow. Customer focused and demonstrates a high sense of urgency. Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom. Problem solver analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.