Lean Leader

Job Description Summary

The Brisbane FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader will partner with Site Leadership to lead the team(s) through site wide lean transformation. The approach will include (but not limited to) leading model efforts for business Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment), facilitating problem solving activities, Value Stream Analysis, and Kaizen Events. Coach & develop team members as required for Daily Management, 5S, Standardized Work, and other FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, as needed. Activities will be focused on improving our business defined True North Metrics for Safety, Quality, Customer Delivery, and Cost.

Job Description

Company Overview :

Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative and diverse team working to advance aerospace for future generations. If you have ideas, we will listen. Join us and see your ideas take flight!

Site Overview :

GE Aerospace in Australia, has sites in Brisbane, Newcastle, Richmond, Bundamba, and Matraville. Since 2005, we’ve driven innovation and supported avionics, propeller, and power systems across a diverse range of aircraft platforms for our customers. At our Brisbane facility, you\'ll work with highly skilled technicians on cutting-edge technology for civilian and military aircraft. We are committed to developing early career talent through student-focused programs and fostering a culture of respect and community support. Be part of a team that values giving back and making a difference in the aerospace industry.

Role Overview :

In this role, you will focus on process improvement to ensure products are developed with the appropriate safety, quality, delivery, cost (SQDC) hierarchy. In addition, the FLIGHT DECK (Lean) Leader will :

• Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean culture.
• Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and effect short and some long-term goals.
• Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow utilizing lean manufacturing tools and methodologies.
• Support the Avionics FLIGHT DECK team to implement strategies, programs, and practices to achieve lean business system adoption at the facility.
• Drive the full implementation of the FLIGHT DECK management system including strategy, value stream activities, daily management, 5S and standard work.
• Facilitate, train, and coach team members in the use of Lean tools.
• Assess and address gaps through course development and delivery.
• Facilitate problem solving events aligned with the achievement of the site level metrics.
• Partner with operating leaders and teams to uncover and assess continuous improvement opportunities for GE and its suppliers.
• Partner with the operating leaders and teams to help define the FLIGHT DECK roadmap for the site and drive measurable improvements within the business.
• Partner with the Avionics FLIGHT DECK team to bring new ideas, motivation, and positive support to all levels of the team.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

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