Job Description Summary The Edison Works Lean Leader will be responsible for transforming results through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model. FLIGHT DECK, our lean operating model, consists of behaviors and fundamentals incorporating results management and lean principles to create a culture that is focused on creating value for our customers through respect for people. FLIGHT DECK is how we fulfill our mission to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. This position requires the new hire to obtain and maintain a US security clearance and also requires U.S. citizenship status. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities: Partner with Edison Works teams to prioritize and solve problems, improve processes and implement lean best practices Implement and coach the Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks, and Kata coaching cycles Be a champion of kaizen and facilitate kaizen events to drive improvements Coach and develop team members at all levels of the organization to help them build lean skills and become lean practitioners Coach, mentor, and develop organizational competencies to drive effective KPI’s, action plans, and problem solving to drive sustainable results Deliver step-change performance improvement through the execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning Work with colleagues to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and processes Embrace Lean, digital tools, and rigorous prioritization to drive continuous improvement and increase employee and customer satisfaction Support the function to accelerate problem solving application Share best practices across different segments GE Aerospace Defense and Systems Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college A minimum of 5 years’ experience applying Lean in a highly complex, matrixed organization Must be able to obtain and maintain a US security clearance This position requires U.S. citizenship status. Desired Experience & Characteristics: 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality improvement, and 5+ years of experience in lean or operations leadership using Lean methodology and Six Sigma tools. Experience achieving sustained results using the Lean toolset Experience facilitating 5-day Kaizen events, including preparation, coaching stakeholders in framing the problem statement, facilitating the session to identify opportunities and drive decision-making, assigning ownership, and managing follow-up Demonstrated bias for action with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Able to influence without direct authority Continuous improvement experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional environments. Lean practitioner capable of facilitating Value Stream & Kaizen events, coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work Change agent, able to make the case for lean, and demonstrate immediate impact. Experience with Change Management, driving adoption and building maturity Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri (HK) breakthrough objectives. 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 GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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. #FLIGHTDECK This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.

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