Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Be the KPI owner for Lynn Cost ProductivityPartner with site finance & cost focal points to identify & successfully implement cost productivity projects across Lynn Component and Assembly Operations.Define and implement standard work, operating rhythms, and escalation methods necessary to support the execution of cost productivity projects at the site and value stream level.Lead efforts to establish & proactively resource and fund a multi-year project pipeline.Engage & secure support from resources external to Lynn Component and Assembly Operations (i.e Design, Sourcing, Engine Programs, etc.) to accelerate cost productivity projectsTeach and mentor productivity principles to manufacturing engineers, product owners, production teams across all Lynn plants.Drive collaboration across-plants to scale successful cost-approaches and lessons learnedUtilize lean principles and participate in kaizen events to improve production flow, product quality, and product cost.Understand internal and external process challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.Lead cross-functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a High School Diploma/GED with 4 years of Manufacturing experience)Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, engineering, or program/project management experienceDesired Characteristics
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinkerBasic understanding of GE Cost Management System, cost elements & calculations, Lynn manufacturing processes, for both component manufacturing & Assembly and Test.Prior Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, Business Unit Leader roles relevant to Lynn Manufacturing & AssemblyExperience in building new organizational capabilities and establishing standard work and effective operating rhythmsSuccessful implementation of cost reduction or quality improvement programs into full rate manufacturing productionDemonstrated success in leading technical teams within a production environmentDemonstrated success in a cross-functional, geographically dispersed team environmentsIn depth understanding of manufacturing, automation, & inspection processes used within Lynn OperationsExperience within high mix production environmentsFamiliarity with GD&T, datum structures, CAD2CAM, etc. that are required for producibility & cost impact discussionsStrong project management and facilitation skillsUnderstanding of process capability and statistical methodsThis 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 InformationGE 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: No