Job Description Summary GE Aviation is getting LEAN. Come and be a part of our journey to create a culture of continuous improvement. The Aviation KPO team will lead the Lean transformation across the business through developing Lean standards and teaching and implementing Lean philosophy, tools, and techniques. These positions will support transactional and operational processes within the business. This transformation is focused on creating customer value and in turn driving business performance.

Job Description Essential Responsibilities :

• Lead the EU/UK regional Lean transformation to implement best practice standards, mindset / thinking and processes.
• Define Lean standards and manage processes that enable Lean implementation in both business transactions and the fulfillment of products and services within GE Aviation
• Creating platforms to drive optimization and continuously improve core areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Ensuring that Lean principles are being applied with the right goal in mind: To sustainably maximize the delivery of value to the customer.
• Serve as a champion, coach, mentor for change by influencing and guiding leadership and teams to better understand and adopt lean principles, and problem-solving methodologies, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous improvement and servant leadership.
• Challenging the organization by asking guiding questions, supporting teams as they test hypotheses, and creating an environment which values "try-storming" to maximize speed to desired impact

Qualifications/Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field from an accredited college or university or equivalent knowledge or experience
• Significant experience in teaching, coaching, practicing, and applying lean methods  (i.e. VSM, Cell design, 3P,TPM, 5S, kaizen, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban and lean transformations)

Desired Characteristics:

• Lean experience in manufacturing and/or business processes
• Demonstrated ability to manage change, execute projects and deliver results
• Skilled in use of data analytics and tools
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to operate at multiple organizational levels
• Application-based understanding of lean and related continuous improvement methods (Six Sigma, TPM, TPS, etc.)
• Solid business acumen with substantial leadership experience

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

At GE Aviation 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 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

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

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No