Lean Leader

**Job Description Summary**: GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial aircraft. Our unwavering commitment to Safety, Quality,
Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) drives everything we do. We are dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and advancing the aerospace industry.

The Lean Transformation Leader at the Caledonian Engine Overhaul site in Prestwick will lead the site FLIGHT DECK Team to work collaboratively with the operation to drive lean transformation and foster a culture of continuous improvement. You will work in partnership with cross-functional teams, coach employees across all levels, and ensure alignment with our strategic priorities and customer expectations.

**Lean**Leadership**&**Operational**Excellence**:

- Coach, develop, and execute lean transformation plans, including **Kaizen**events**,** Value Stream Analysis**, **Standard Work**, and other lean methodologies.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the site.
- Lead the site FLIGHT DECK team to collaborate cross-functionally to identify and eliminate waste, improve processes, and enhance productivity.
- Engage, train and mentor personnel on **FLIGHT DECK principles**and tools.
- Lead transformation initiatives linked to our value streams and flow line creation, ensuring these lines serve our customers internally and externally. Understand and leverage best practice across the network.
- Strong commitment to developing and maintain robust systems/process that ensure sustainment and long term success.

**FLIGHT DECK**Deployment**:

- Deploy and uphold **FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals**, including standard work, visual management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement practices.

**Qualifications &**Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
- Proven experience in operational management, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of lean principles, including **Kaizen**, **Kata**,** Value Stream Analysis**, **5S**and **Standard Work**.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
- Ability to influence, coach and drive change across all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to **Safety and Quality** **Preferred Qualifications**:

- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience in the aerospace industry.
- Familiarity with GE Aerospace’s **FLIGHT** **DECK** **operating** **model**.
- Experience as part of a large site’s senior leadership team.

**Flexible Working**:
GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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**:
**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No