**Job Description Summary** The TAVS FLIGHT DECK Lean Leader 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 at GE Aerospace. **Job Description** **Essential Responsibilities** + **Lead and Execute** the TAVS **Lean 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 Function/Part Family including **Operators, Support Staff, and the Leadership Team** to help progress our **Lean Culture** and drive **Continuous Improvement** + **Collaboration with Suppliers** to drive business performance. + Be a **Champion** of Kaizen and **Facilitate Kaizen Events** to drive improvements using **Pull, Kanban, Standard Work, 5S and Single-Piece Flow** . + **Teach, Promote, and Practice** the Systematic Approach to Lean @ GE and build Kaizen capability across the Function/Part Family. + **Participate** in the Function’s/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. **Minimum Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college + Minimum of 10 years of experience in driving lean transformation in Manufacturing/Operations + Willing to travel up to 60% of the time. + Open to remote; states preferred: Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina **Desired Characteristics and Experience** + 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 demonstrated a high sense of urgency. + Impactful communicator from the shop floor to the Boardroom. + Problem solver – analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker. 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. ​ 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. 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 Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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). **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No \#LI-Remote - This is a remote position 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.