Job Description Summary

The Compressor Airfoils FLIGHT DECK Leader is part of the Integrated Manufacturing FLIGHT DECK organization and is tasked with the implementation of FLIGHT DECK (GE’s lean manufacturing proprietary model) & industrial engineering processes within the Compressor Airfoils shops across the RPCA (Rotating Parts & Compressor Airfoils) Part Family. This role will report to the RPCA Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader.

This role will partner with the organizational leadership team and operate across all levels to drive FLIGHT DECK activities to impact product flow and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow, and act as a coach for the function/part family to continue to improve our Systematic Approach to FLIGHT DECK @ GE.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and Execute the Part Family Transformation 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 Part Family including Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team to help progress FLIGHT DECK 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.
• Develop advanced competency in wide range of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals & Industrial Methods, and coach associates in the use and implementation of Lean principles.
• Partner, develop and execute standard Capacity Utilization process in partnership with the local Operations, Lean and Industrial Engineering Leaders.
• Improve labor and machine utilization by studying work methods, layout and equipment modifications, designing new methods and recommending job restructuring.
• Improve workflow by studying process flow charts, recommending modifications in workflow and workstations, and developing new procedures.
• Participate in the Part Family’s Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles.
• Coach teams using the Kata process to drive daily Rapid Experiments and Problem Solving in a systematic way.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations.
• Knowledge of and experience applying lean in shop floor situations (standardized work, material & information flows, level production and pull systems).
• Willing to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Relocation will be offered for those that are willing to relocate to Rutland, VT only.

Desired Characteristics & Experience:

• 10 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing / Operations.
• Models the GE Behaviors (Humility, Transparency, Focus): this is mission-critical for all GE leaders as an enabler for continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Problem solver – analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

Pay and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $148,600.00 - 198,100.00. For MA residents, the salary range for this position is $163,460 - $217,910. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

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. 

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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. 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

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