Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom GE Aerospace Full time

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Implementation, coaching and delivery of the FLIGHT DECK business system
  • Identifying and improve business outcomes through the application of Lean techniques to deliver customer performance
  • Coach and engage the wider business levels to facilitate the daily management and cadence of Leadership standard Work
  • Support and lead Kaizen activity throughout the site
  • provide focus and training for core fundamentals of lean through SQDC application.
  • Ability to Lead and Facilitate problem solving to improve performance and eliminate Waste and Non value activity.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Facilitate and Lead Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen Roadmap execution

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Lean / Operations Discipline from an accredited university or relevant industry experience.
  • Demonstrated Kaizen delivery experience across VSM, Standard Work, Problem Solving, 3P.
  • SQDC daily management expert.
  • Problem solving and root cause Experience - coaching and individual performance.
  • Strong leadership and communication style.
  • Kanban Implementation knowledge and demonstrated history.
  • Performance improvement and waste elimination demonstrated experience.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Performance related bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

Equal Opportunities

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact .

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS )

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. )

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No




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