Overview

Job Description Summary The CFM Lean (FLIGHT DECK) Leader will collaborate with the senior leadership team of the CFM Product Lines to advance the implementation of FLIGHT DECK—GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. This role is crucial in driving a shift in operating mindset and ensuring lean principles are effectively applied to support strategic and operational business plans.

Responsibilities

Coach and develop team members at all levels to build their lean skills and become proficient lean practitioners. Guide leaders and others in problem-solving, operating rhythms, daily management, genba, and hoshin kanri. Enhance capabilities from tactical deployment and application of lean principles, concepts, and methods to strategic transformation impacting key value streams. Act as a leader, facilitator, educator, advocate, and accountability partner to the senior leadership team, driving the understanding and adoption of lean methodologies. Partner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across GE Aerospace. Recruit, build, and develop a team of lean leaders. Share best practices across different segments of GE Aerospace. Oversee and drive the kaizen process to enable continuous improvement. Lead the operating and hoshin kanri review processes for the business, continuously assessing and improving the process to drive better outcomes. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in leading Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Services, Digital, Commercial, or P&L. Proven experience in successfully driving change and transformation. Knowledge and experience in applying lean principles in various transactional and shop floor situations. Desired Characteristics Models GE Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, Customer Driven). Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through the application of lean methodologies. Hands-on experience in driving lean or process improvement in a leadership role. Results-oriented with a focus on delivering sustainable outcomes. Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a senior leader perspective and leverage lean to drive improvement. Strong influencing skills—capable of informing, convincing, and persuading others to drive sustainable results using lean principles. Highly credible. Collaborative team orientation—knows when to lead and when to follow. Customer-focused with a high sense of urgency. Effective communicator across all levels, from the shop floor to the boardroom. Travel : Heavy Travel GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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 Remote Position: This is a remote position #J-18808-Ljbffr