FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

FLIGHT DECK

Lean Leader
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Aviation T&O Integrated Manufacturing

Category:

Manufacturing & Logistics
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Senior Level

Posted Date:

05/04/2025

Job ID:

R5007895

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation Assistance:

Yes

Location:

Greenville, South Carolina, United States of America
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Job Description Summary
The Greenville Turbine Airfoils facility has been on an exciting transformation journey! The Site

FLIGHT DECK

Leader will play an integral role in developing and activating the

FLIGHT DECK

strategy across the factory alongside the leadership staff and plant leader. This role will partner with a cross-matrix organization at all levels of the facility and value stream to drive flow, process improvements, reduce lead time, maximize cash flow, and coach our site’s problem-solving maturity. They will also lead a team of

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Operations Specialists to support kaizen opportunities.
We are seeking a candidate that has great leadership and influencing skills, with a commitment to a Continuous Improvement culture. This role will require many skills, such as project management, influencing, & creativity, while still maintaining GE corporate standards.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Aligning our Aerospace business strategic goals and objectives to drive a comprehensive lean strategy for the site.
Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions at the site including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help progress our culture of continuous improvement
Actively engage and coach the site’s daily management process including daily management meetings, genba walks, and kata coaching cycles.
Demonstrate Leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for identified model business unit(s)/areas
Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short and some long-term goals
Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow utilizing lean manufacturing tools and methodologies
Establish and implement strategies, programs, and practices to achieve lean business system adoption at the facility
Manage the full implementation of the lean management system including strategy, value stream activities, daily management, and architecture/infrastructure.
Manage multiple Lean Specialists to drive best practices in process design and implementation of the lean business system.
Advise and coach site leadership and their teams on the lean business system.
Create, with site staff, the lean vision and implement the lean strategy to assist the operation in its lean transformation.
Facilitate and coach kaizen events that are aligned with the achievement of business site level metrics.
Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean and site teaming journey
Help drive engagement with site business leaders to collaborate in Lean initiatives that foster goal attainment for current and future business needs
Bring new ideas, motivation, and positive support to all levels of the team
Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, inventory, and cost savings
Interface with internal and external customers/suppliers in an effective manner to ensure that technology and processes are positioned for current and future success
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience)
Minimum of 5 years of supply chain operations experience
Desired Characteristics and Experience
Experience with Lean Transformation & Tools
Experience with Pull/Kanban System
Lead transformation activities in a manufacturing environment
Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

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. ​
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.