Lead Lean Specialist

3 weeks ago

Prestwick, United Kingdom GE Aviation Full time
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Lean Specialist is responsible for transforming GE’s results through the application of FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary, lean-based management system. Specifically, the Lead Lean Specialist will work closely as a partner with the Site Lean Leader and support a specific area of the business to implement Lean practices, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring the Lean and management system fundamentals of FLIGHT DECK are effectively applied to drive operational results for our customers. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop the proficiency of a specific business area leadership team and employees in applying these fundamentals to continuously improve our Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance.

Job DescriptionEssential Functions (Responsibilities):

  • Lead and execute Lean Transformation within a specific area of the business.

  • Coach Lean Principles and Tools (5S, VSM, Pull) to all levels of the team. Identify and facilitate Kaizen Events that will directly improve our Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance.

  • Coach and mentor the daily management and operating cadences to area leadership.

  • Coach teams to Problem Solve in a systematic way using a Lean mindset.

  • Develop and maintain the value stream mapping process within a specific area of the business to identify constraints and focus on the elimination of the waste.

  • Be an advocate of FLIGHT DECK.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

  • Ability to lead and motivate others within a team environment.

  • Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating kaizen events and coaching the core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Management, Standard Work and Transactional Process Improvement.   Experience in transforming process from traditional “batch and queue” to “flow and pull” experience preferred.

  • Demonstrate ability as a change agent and of influencing skills.

  • Impactful communicator from the shop floor to board room.

  • Results orientated and record of achieving high performance objectives.

Flexible Working

GE Aviation 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 Aviation 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;

 Performance related bonus

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

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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