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GE Aerospace

Site FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader

GE Aerospace, Madisonville, Kentucky, United States, 42431

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Job Overview Join GE Aerospace as a Site FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader and help redefine flight for today, tomorrow, and the future. With a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), you will lead the implementation and sustainment of GE Aerospace's proprietary FLIGHT DECK operating system at the site level, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead the deployment of FLIGHT DECK principles, tools, and methodologies across the site.

Champion continuous improvement initiatives that achieve SQDC targets.

Facilitate Kaizen events, Hoshin Kanri planning, and problem‑solving sessions.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify and eliminate waste.

Develop and implement standard work processes to improve efficiency and quality.

Lead effective problem solving on key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with SQDC.

Train and mentor site leaders and teams on FLIGHT DECK principles and lean tools.

Foster a culture of respect for people, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Build capability within the site to sustain lean practices and drive long‑term results.

Partner with site leadership to align operational goals with business objectives.

Develop and execute site transformation strategy to enable step‑change capability.

Act as a liaison between the site and corporate lean teams to share best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum 5 years of experience in operations, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles.

Proven track record of leading lean transformations and delivering measurable results.

Strong knowledge of lean principles, including Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and drive decision‑making.

Experience with GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK operating system (preferred).

Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements (preferred).

Benefits GE Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and overall wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach and an Employee Assistance Program; a retirement savings plan with company matching and contributions; tuition assistance; adoption and parental leave; disability and life insurance; and paid time‑off for vacation or illness.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.

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. Employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or holder of granted asylee or refugee status.

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