Defense & Systems Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader,

Job Description SummaryThe Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader will be responsible for delivering sustainable business results, as measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Hoshin Kanri (HK) targets to improve , while also leading the development of lean leaders at all levels of the organization. In addition, the Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader will partner with other FLIGHT DECK leaders across GE Aerospace to support the overall GE Aerospace lean transformation and drive sustainable results.

Job Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drive radical prioritization of initiatives and resources, to execute on short-term and longer terms business needs (and aligned with LEAN roadmap).
• Drive strategy for KPI performance improvement and accountability while aligning resources needed.
• Help build the 3-year vision of the lean transformation across Avionics future state and drive 1-year vision.
• Drives results via the Lean Business System, prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
• Demonstrates Lean capabilities across the spectrum from the tactical (deployment and application of principles, concepts, and methods) to the strategic (a transformation that deeply impacts a key value stream).
• Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build lean skills and become lean practitioners.
• Create and implement change management strategies and plans that maximize employee adoption and usage and minimize resistance. Works to drive faster adoption, higher ultimate utilization and greater proficiency of the changes that impact employees in the organization to increase benefit realization, value creation, ROI and the achievement of results and outcomes.
• Partner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across Aerospace.
• Manage and drive kaizen process to enable continuous improvement across the enterprise.
• Operate as a subject matter expert, providing coaching and support to senior leaders, improving problem solving capabilities and outcomes.
• Support the function/P&L to accelerate problem solving application.
• Embrace Lean, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction.
• Share best practices across different segments of GE Aerospace D&S
• Lead, develop and mentor a team of lean leaders, as assigned.
• Teach Flight Deck tools, create standard work, support the Lean organization in fostering continuous improvement internally, raising the bar on Lean Leadership across D&S.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering, product planning, or manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and 3+ years’ experience applying lean principles in manufacturing and transactional environments.
• Experience successfully leading change & transformation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Desired Characteristics and Experience:

• Models the GE Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven): this is mission-critical for all GE executives as an enabler for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability of solving complex problems through the application of Lean
• Hands-on experience driving lean or process improvement in a leadership role.
• 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. Highly credible
• Collaborative, team orientation – knows when to lead and when to follow.
• Customer focused and demonstrated a high sense of urgency.
• Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

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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.

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