About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Manufacturing & Logistics:
Manufacturing is key to our work at GE Aerospace. Consistently going above and beyond, our Manufacturing and Logistics teams organize and direct the production of components and assemblies to the highest standards. If you want a hands-on opportunity to advance flight for future generations, this is the team for you.
About GE Engine Services Malaysia:
Join us as a proud trusted partner with Malaysia aviation industry since 1997 and we provide MRO services for more than 50 airline customers.
Through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model:
The successful candidate will partner with Senior leadership team of the Overhaul Services business, the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK office and the Overhaul Site Leadership teams to implement FLIGHT DECK, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean principles are applied effectively in support of strategic and operational business plans. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop lean proficiency among the Overhaul Operations teams to both improve operational processes and standard work, but to also partner with supporting functions across the value stream as needed to drive impact. The is position will promote and enable GE’s continued transformation towards integrated product-line value stream management.
FLIGHT DECK, our lean operating model, consists of 3 behaviors and 8 fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers by respecting our people. FLIGHT DECK is how we fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up and bring them home safely.
Essential Responsibilities:
The FLIGHT DECK Operations Leader will serve as a facilitator, educator, advocate, consultant, and accountability partner with the Overhaul team to drive the understanding and application of FLIGHT DECK. In this role, you will:
Lead and execute impactful lean transformations within the Overhaul sites to achieve operating goals using KPI based performance management.
Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and supporting functions to help progress our lean culture and drive FLIGHT DECK activation.
Be a champion of kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements.
Coach, mentor and develop organizational competencies to drive effective KPI’s, action plans, and problem solving to assure results are achieved and sustained. Coach all aspect of FLIGHT DECK to drive standard and impactful application.
Coach and mentor model cell implementations and work with the sites to scale through creation of robust transformation plans that assure breakthrough results.
Partner with the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK operations team and ATMRO leaders to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and process across ATMRO network. Key contributor to the development and implementation of FLIGHT DECK operating system.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Significant operations management experience, leading teams through transformational change.
A minimum of 10 years of experience leading transformation within large, matrixed organizations.
Proven experience as a practitioner of Daily Management and Monthly KPI management, applying Action Planning and Problem-Solving fundamentals.
Must be willing and able to travel internationally at least 50% of the time as the sites are located around the world.
Desired Characteristics:
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Additional info:
This opening is open for either Malaysia, Singapore or Taiwan locations
The Engine Overhaul FLIGHT DECK Leader - APAC will drive lean transformations and enhance operational efficiency within the Overhaul team by leading initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. They will coach and mentor staff at all levels to ensure effective KPI management and sustainable results. Additionally, they will support model cell implementations and partner with the ATMRO FLIGHT DECK operations team to deploy best practices across the network.
Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No