Lead Lean Leader Specialist

1 week ago

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom GE Aerospace Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year
Job Description SummaryAt Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we are recruiting for a Lean Leader who will be responsible for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives using GE Aerospace's proprietary FLIGHT DECK lean operating model.

In this opportunity you'll apply the Lean principles to optimize processes, enhance safety, improve quality, ensure on-time delivery, and reduce costs (SQDC). As the Lean Leader you'll report into the Dowty Global Flight Deck Leader and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements, foster a culture of problem-solving and support effective implementation of strategic and operational business plans.

"Flight Deck " at GE Aerospace refers to a proprietary lean operating model designed to drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and alignment with the company's priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC). It incorporates elements of Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, Kata, Hoshin Kanri, and Standard Work, tailored specifically to the Dowty / GE Aerospace needs and goals.Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall Lean leadership and coaching; partner with business leadership to develop lean strategy & priorities

  • Lead as an independent coach and mentor the application of Flight Deck methodologies to drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC), with safety as the top priority

  • Coach, drive and lead Lean behaviors, principles, and tools across operational or functional area. Drive cultural transformation resulting in step-change in operational business metrics

  • Facilitate Kaizen events, and training sessions to build Flight Deck capabilities across the business

  • Coach and facilitate complex business problem in line with GE Aerospace FLLIGHT DECK principles

  • Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean culture

  • Analyze processes to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions aligned with lean principles

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels and encouraging problem-solving behaviors

  • Ensure sustainability of improvements through standard work, documentation, and regular audits

  • Act as a change agent to challenge the status quo and inspire innovation within the Flight Deck framework.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

  • Experience in Process Improvement

  • Demonstrated solid performance, leadership, and experience in lean

  • Proven experience in influencing, leading teams and driving change results orientation

  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated facilitation experience  .

Desired Skills:

  • Change agent with strong credibility and ability to influence in the organization

  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; statistically literate and familiar with Six Sigma quality concepts and tools.

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

  • 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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