FLIGHT DECK Leader – DES Enabling Functions
Core
Driving transformation of GE Aerospace's Defense Engines & Services (DES) operations through Total Productive Management (TPM) and Lean methodologies to improve equipment reliability, facilities readiness, and operational cadence.
Role type
Senior Lean Transformation Leader / TPM Transformation Leader
Builds
Lean operating model, TPM deployment, daily management processes, and Hoshin Kanri improvement priorities
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Defense systems / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean transformation, Total Productive Management (TPM), Kaizen event facilitation, Hoshin Kanri, Daily Management coaching, Value Stream mapping, Change management, Strategic prioritization, Cross-functional influence
Preferred skills
8+ years in business operations, 5+ years in lean/operations leadership, Experience with planned maintenance and equipment reliability programs, Executive operating cadence development
Technologies
Lean tools, TPM software, Hoshin Kanri frameworks, Digital collaboration tools
Responsibilities
Partner with operations leaders to solve problems based on voice of customer and process; Lead TPM deployment including planned maintenance and equipment reliability; Implement and coach Daily Management processes and Kata coaching cycles; Facilitate Kaizen events to drive improvements; Coach team members to build lean skills and effective KPIs; Deliver step-change performance via Hoshin Kanri priorities; Bridge operations and transactional teams for consistent practices; Deploy new best-practice capabilities; Share best practices across GE Aerospace Defense & Systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence