Unison FLIGHT DECK Transactional Leader

Job Description Summary

The Unison FLIGHT DECK Transactional Leader is part of the Unison FLIGHT DECK team and is responsible for the implementation of FLIGHT DECK – GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model, within Unison transactional areas. This role will report to the Executive FLIGHT DECK Leader.

This role will partner with the leadership team and operate across all levels to drive Transactional Lean activities to impact product lifetime and process improvements that deliver revenue growth and lead time reductions, and act as a FLIGHT DECK coach, our systematic approach to running our business to deliver exceptional value as measured through the eyes of our customers.

The role will also engage with our lean, engineering, sales and strategy users across sites operations and headquarters to support cross-functional teams that satisfy the needs for activities including new product introduction, S&OP and customer experience.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Lean Transformation within transactional areas to achieve business operating goals using KPI-based performance management.
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions of Unison businesses to help progress our Lean Culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead Value Stream Management events to create alignment and awareness of current state, coach transactional teams to build future state, support implementation and track progress.
• Be a Kaizen Champion and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements using Standard Work, Visual Management and Action Plan.
• Participate in Unison’s Operating Cadences process including daily management meetings, operating reviews and support Problem Solving when needed.
• Provide solutions to manage productivity ideation within transactional areas.
• Drive connected solutions for Monthly, Weekly, Daily performance KPI’s from the top Tier to the department level and bring visibility of the top bottom line productivity opportunities.
• Oversee prioritization of DT business system transactional projects based on return on investment, support of the advancement of the lean transformation, while remaining within budget constraints
  
  

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 10 Years Operational Excellence, Engineering or Supply Chain including large multi-site, complex, international manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success driving scaled lean transformation in operational and transactional areas.
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time; travel up to 25% if based out of Jacksonville.
  
  

Desired Characteristics and Expereince

• 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 demonstrates 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. 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: Yes