Job Description Summary

The Batesville Composites Operation has been on an exciting transformation journey! The Site FLIGHT DECK Leader will play an integral role in developing and activating the FLIGHT DECK strategy across the factory alongside the leadership staff and plant leader. This role will partner with a cross-matrix organization at all levels of the facility and value stream to drive flow, process improvements, reduce lead time, maximize cash flow, and coach our site's problem-solving maturity. They will also lead a team of FLIGHT DECK Specialists to support kaizen opportunities.

We are seeking a candidate that has great leadership and influencing skills, with a commitment to a Continuous Improvement culture. This role will require many skills, such as project management, influencing, & creativity, while still maintaining GE corporate standards.

Flight Deck is GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model that aims to improve efficiency and deliver value to customers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Aligning our Aerospace business strategic goals and objectives to drive a
  comprehensive lean strategy for the site. 
• Coach and collaborate with all levels of the organization and functions at the
  site including operators, support staff, and the leadership team to help
  progress our culture of continuous improvement 
• Actively engage and coach the site’s daily management process including
  daily management meetings, gemba walks, and kata coaching cycles. 
• Demonstrate Leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and
  processes for identified model business unit(s)/areas 
• Utilize experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute
  objectives for self and others, and effect short and some long-term goals 
• Act as a change agent in the implementation of demand flow utilizing lean
  manufacturing tools and methodologies 
• Establish and implement strategies, programs, and practices to achieve lean
  business system adoption at the facility 
• Manage the full implementation of the lean management system including
  strategy, value stream activities, daily management, and
  architecture/infrastructure. 
• Manage multiple Lean Specialists to drive best practices in process design
  and implementation of the lean business system. 
• Advise and coach site leadership and their teams on the lean business
  system. 
• Create, with site staff, the lean vision and implement the lean strategy to
  assist the operation in its lean transformation. 
• Facilitate and coach kaizen events that are aligned with the achievement of
  business site level metrics. 
• Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean and
  site teaming journey 
• Help drive engagement with site business leaders to collaborate in Lean
  initiatives that foster goal attainment for current and future business needs 
• Bring new ideas, motivation, and positive support to all levels of the team 
• Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams
  to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, inventory, and cost
  savings 
• Interface with internal and external customers/suppliers in an effective
  manner to ensure that technology and processes are positioned for current
  and future success 

Minimum Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university AND a minimum of 5
  years of experience in a program or project leadership role within the
  operating environment with proven impact transforming SQDC experience
  (OR) a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years' experience in
  manufacturing working in a matrixed environment and with cross functional
  teams. 

Desired Characteristics and Experience  

• Experience with Lean Transformation & Tools 
• Experience with Pull/Kanban System 
• Lead transformation activities in a manufacturing environment 
• Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Ability to influence without direct authority 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines 
• 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, collaborative <