Job Description SummaryThe Lean Leader is responsible for transforming GE’s results through the application of GE’s lean principles. Specifically, this role will partner with the product lines in the Defense segment of the business, driving both a change in operating mindset and ensuring Lean principles are applied effectively in support of operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and strategic Targets to Improve (TTIs). This leader will be responsible for implementing practices and principles that promote and enable GE’s lean transformation towards product-line value stream management.Job Description
The Lean Leader, Defense will serve as a facilitator, educator, and advocate to the Defense product line teams to drive the understanding and application of Lean principles and tools. This will be accomplished through:
- Partnering with the product lines to prioritize and solve problems based on voice of the customer related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost;
- Establishing a kaizen event rhythm within the Product Lines and leveraging that activity to develop lean proficiency for D&S employees;
- Coaching the Daily Management process including daily management meetings, Genba walks and Kata coaching cycles;
- Delivering step-change performance improvement through the execution of Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities and action planning;
- Working with colleagues to quickly deploy new, best-practice capability and processes across Defense.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in lean implementation / transformation
- If remote, willingness to travel up to 50
Desired Characteristics and Experience:
- Preferred residence: near Lynn, MA site. Secondary preferred residence: Cincinnati, OH.
- Lean practitioner, capable of facilitating kaizen events and coaching core tools such as Daily Management, structured Problem Solving, and Standard Work.
- Proven to be effective driving outcomes in large, matrixed organizations – able to influence without direct authority
- Experience delivering Hoshin Kanri (HK) breakthrough objectives
- Change agent, able to make the case for lean and demonstrate immediate impact
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, delivers impact
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
