Job Description Summary

The Lynn Lean Transformation Leader will be responsible for driving sustainable business results for the Lynn Supply Chain Operations, as measured by business Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and Hoshin Kanri (HK) targets to improve, while also leading the development of lean leaders. This role will partner closely with business leadership and critical suppliers to accelerate lean transformation in our processes and performance, utilizing and engaging the FLIGHT DECK Operating System.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities: As the Lynn Lean Transformation Leader, key responsibilities will include:

• Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build their 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 drive the understanding and adoption of Lean.
• Develop advanced competency in wide range of Lean tools, and coaches associates in the use and implementation of Lean principles
• Partner closely with other divisions/functions to prioritize and improve critical, cross-functional processes across Aviation.
• Build and develop a team of lean leaders.
• Share best practices across different segments of GE.
• Manage and drive kaizen process to enable continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Services, or Operations
• Experience successfully driving change at scale and lean transformation.
• Knowledge of and experience in applying lean in a variety of transactional and shop floor situations

Desired Characteristics and Experience:

• 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 from a senior leader perspective 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 from the shop floor to the Boardroom

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