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GE Aviation • Dayton, OH 45409 • Posted 2 days ago

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The Site Lean Leader at GE Aviation will develop and manage processes for implementing flow in a high mix/low volume manufacturing facility, facilitate improvements to the daily management system, and serve as a champion for lean principles and problem-solving methodologies. This role involves leading kaizens, training, and coaching on lean transformation initiatives, and fostering a culture of change and servant leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage processes for implementing flow in a high mix/low volume manufacturing facility.
  • Facilitate continued improvements to the daily management system.
  • Deliver trainings and facilitate events/workouts to achieve measurable improvements.
  • Serve as a champion, coach, and mentor for lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Lead the planning and execution of kaizens and other lean transformation initiatives.
  • Train and coach on formal training and Genba walk on problem solving behaviors and basic lean methodologies.
  • Apply standard work to safely eliminate waste, create velocity, and reduce lead times.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing developing lean or continuous improvement strategies.
  • 3+ years of experience in teaching, coaching, practicing, and applying lean methods (e.g., VSM, Cell design, 3P, TPM, 5S, set up reduction, kaizen, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban and lean transformations).

Preferred

  • Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, and project management skills.
  • Ability to speak effectively with various audiences.
  • Humble, transparent, and focused leadership qualities.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with analytical-mindedness and critical thinking.

Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

The GE Dayton site has moved into its new facility. Come be a part of creating our continuous improvement journey as we strive to become a world-class facility!

Job Description

  • Develop and manage processes that enable the implementation of flow in a high mix/low volume manufacturing facility.
  • Facilitate continued improvements to our daily management system.
  • Deliver trainings and facilitates events / workouts to achieve measurable improvements.
  • Serve as a champion, coach, mentor for change by influencing and guiding leadership and teams to better understanding and adopt lean principles, and problem-solving methodologies, fostering a culture of change and servant leadership.
  • Lead the planning and execution kaizens, and other lean transformation initiatives focused on safely eliminating waste, creating velocity, and reducing lead times, through the application of standard work.
  • Training and coaching all associated via formal training and Genba walk on problem solving behaviors and basic lean methodologies including visual management, 5S, Standardized work, and leader standard work.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related discipline. (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing developing lean or continuous improvement strategies)
  • 3+ years of experience in teaching, coaching, practicing, and applying lean methods (i.e. VSM, Cell design, 3P,TPM, 5S, set up reduction, kaizen, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban and lean transformations

Desired Characteristics & Expereince:

  • Strong communication, leadership, facilitation, and project management skills with the ability to speak effectively with various audiences.
  • 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

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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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