Edison Works Engineering Lean Leader
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Edison Works Engineering Senior Lean Leader will assist in the overall lean transformation of Edison Works Engineering through the delivery of sustainable business results, as measured by Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Hoshin Kanri (HK) targets to improve (TTIs), while also developing lean leaders at all levels of the organization. In addition, the Edison Works Engineering Lean Leader will also partner with lean leaders across GE Aerospace Engineering, Defense & Systems, and Edison Works to drive continuous improvement projects via value stream thinking.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities / Essential Responsibilities
- Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to build lean skills and become lean practitioners. Coach and enable leaders and others in problem solving, operating rhythms, daily management, genba and hoshin kanri
- Develop capability 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)
- Serve as a leader, facilitator, educator, advocate, and accountability partner to the Edison Works Engineering Senior Leadership team to drive the understanding and adoption of Lean
- Partner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across GE Aerospace
- Share best practices across GE Aerospace Engineering
- Manage and drive kaizen process to enable continuous improvement
- Lead the operating and hoshin kanri review processes for the Edison Works Engineering. Continuously assess and improve the process to drive better outcomes
- Lead and execute the lean transformation within Edison Works to achieve operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of 8 years of experience leading in Engineering, Supply Chain, P&L, or a Function
- Experience successfully driving change and transformation
- Knowledge of and experience in applying lean in a variety of transactional, technical or operational situations
- Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
- Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Travel up to 25-30.
Desired Characteristics
- Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): 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 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 demonstrates a high sense of urgency
- Impactful communicator at all levels.
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
Job Ident #:
R3715965
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