Lean Manager

at  GE Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As part of the Lean Organization in Wilmington, the Lean Manager supports assigned Business units in Lean Transformation, driving ownership through the Operations team. Requires mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge.
Coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles, and tools across an operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lean Transformation:

• Lead lean transformations within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory, and waste
• Establish site lean standards for visual management, 5S, daily management, etc. and train/implement as employees and cells move to the new site
• Be a champion of Kaizen that impacts product flow, production to TAKT, and inventory turns
• Teach, promote, and practice the lean principles and tools
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions
• Create Standardized Work Instructions, layouts, and process flow diagrams
• Facilitate functional managers in establishing process flow by implementing visual management tools and methods to pull product through the work cells
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects
• Coach teams using the PSR format through the define, analyze, root cause, and countermeasure phases.

Lean Culture:

• Facilitate, train, and coach team members in the use of the GE Aviation Production system, Lean, and Problem-solving tools
• Educate, coach, and mentor others on Lean philosophy and application
• Lead the site’s hourly Lean Coordinator program
• Assist with the development and implementation of the Lean Training Matrix
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with supply chain partners to achieve goals and results
• Identify potential process improvement projects and execute on areas of opportunities to support plants and product groups in supporting their customer(s)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university AND a Minimum of 3 years of lean manufacturing experience.
• OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean manufacturing experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience working in manufacturing, specifically in a shop floor environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to influence others and lead teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma / equivalent Quality, and Operational Excellence
• Experience with TPM & Kaizen Methods
• Experience with Lean Transformation, Lean Implementation and Change Management
• Experience with Lean Tools – 5s, Kanban, Setup reduction, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
• Experience with Cycle-Time Improvement
• Experience with Loss and Waste Elimination
• Experience working in or implementing Toyota Production System, GE Aviation Production System, or comparable Continuous Improvement methodology
• Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology
• Ability to motivate teams and lead change at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Passion / obsession for driving improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong facilitation and organization skills
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification
• 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, collaborator
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
  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.

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