Lean Manager - Global Logistics

The Global Logistics & Customs team at GE Aviation is getting LEAN! Come and be a part of our journey to create a culture of continuous improvement. This key role will contribute to the lean transformation strategy across the organization and lead the site wide lean deployment for GE Aviation’s military distribution business inclusive of focused problem solving, visual management, process development and coaching/ training.

Essential Responsibilities

• Own deployment of Lean Strategy, leader development and culture change across the Lynn, MA location.
• Integrate Daily Management into the culture focused on creation of flow, adherence to standard work, and solid implementation of rigorous problem solving.
• Drive a comprehensive Value Stream Analysis to yield a roadmap of projects that will clearly link to key performance indicator improvement and establishment of standard work throughout the operation.
• Develop key performance indicators where they do not exist that align to safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Aid in developing and delivering programs to teach the workforce on Lean tools and concepts such as problem solving, leader as coach, Kanban, Kaizen, Value Stream mapping, visual management and pull systems.
• Coach/ mentor Lean projects to raise the knowledge level of organization and foster alignment to key business priorities.
• Manage Kaizen events with a standard approach as need arises to include logistics, readiness reviews and execution.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college.
• 3+ years of Lean experience in distribution and/ or manufacturing.
• Proven ability to guide/ mentor Lean projects through pre-work, execution, and closure.
• Proven ability to achieve results using the Lean toolset.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross functional teams.

Desired Characteristics and Experience

• Black Belt, Lean certification or industry equivalent strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Lean transformation, Lean implementation and change management.
• Experience with Pull production, setup and steady state operations.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Ability to motivate teams and lead change at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Clear thinking and solid prioritization skills.
• Solid team building and facilitation skills.
• Experience working in a unionized shop floor environment.
• Experience training others in principles of Lean methodology.