Site FLIGHT DECK Leader

Job Description Summary

Unison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

The FLIGHT DECK Leader is tasked with the implementation of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and behaviors within GE Aerospace Tubes & Ducts shop. This role will report to the Site Leader. (FLIGHT DECK is GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model

This role will partner with the organizational leadership team and operate across all levels to drive FLIGHT DECK activities to impact Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost, and act as a coach for the site to improve product and process flow that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the site Transformation Roadmap within manufacturing lines to achieve Operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
• Coach and Collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions of the site including Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team to help progress our FLIGHT DECK Culture and drive Continuous Improvement.
• Be a Champion of Kaizen and Facilitate Kaizen Events to drive improvements using Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow.
• Lead and coach 3P, 7-ways and cell organization through cross-functional evaluation and focused events
• Develop advanced competency in wide range of Industrial Engineering Methods and FLIGHT DECK tools and coach associates in the use and implementation of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals.
• Partner, develop and execute standard Capacity Utilization process in partnership with the local Operations, Lean and Industrial Engineering Leaders.
• Improves labor and machine utilization by studying work methods, layout and equipment modifications, designing new methods and recommending job restructuring.
• Improves workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures.
• Participate in the site Operating Cadences (ex: Daily Management, WOR, MOR) including daily management meetings, Genba walks and FUEL coaching cycles.
• Coach teams using the FUEL coaching process to drive daily Rapid Experiments and Problem Solving in a systematic way.
• This role will also support as the Site Compliance Leader

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in driving FLIGHT DECK or Lean transformation in Manufacturing and/or Operations, OR; a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 9 years of experience in driving FLIGHT DECK or Lean transformation in Manufacturing and/or Operations.

Desired Characteristics

• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing developing lean or continuous improvement strategies).
• Knowledge of and experience applying lean in shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems).
• Models the GE Behaviors (Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer-Driven): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous 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.
• 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.
• Problem solver – analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. Therefore, 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, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes