Lean Manager
| Company | GE Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Location | Auburn, AL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university *and* a minimum of 3 years of lean, engineering, or continuous improvement experience.
- OR a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of experience in lean, engineering, or continuous improvement roles experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead the deployment and sustainment of the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model across various departments and teams.
- Conduct value stream mapping, identify waste, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Facilitate kaizen events, workshops, and training sessions to educate and engage employees in lean principles and practices.
- Develop and implement standard work procedures to ensure consistency and quality in operations.
- Utilize lean tools such as 5S, Kanban, and root cause analysis to drive problem-solving and process optimization.
- Collaborate with leadership to align lean initiatives with business goals and objectives.
- Mentor and coach team members to build lean capabilities and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
- Ensure all lean activities prioritize safety and comply with regulatory and company standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Business
- 2+ years of experience in lean, engineering, or continuous improvement roles within the aerospace industry
- Proven track record of leading successful lean initiatives and driving measurable improvements.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex processes.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
- Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- 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