Gemba Coach

Job description

3292144
Additional Cities

Rutland
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Vermont
Postal Code

05759
Role Summary/Purpose

As part of the Lean Organization in Rutland, the Gemba Coach supports assigned Business units in Lean Transformation, driving ownership through the Operations team.
Essential Responsibilities

• Guides Operations team through beginning stages of the plant’s Lean journey, providing ongoing teaching and coaching of lean principles and practices while driving ownership and adoption through the Operations team
• Actively coaches the Lean Transformation in Rutland, including (but not limited to):
• Facilitates teams through week long Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen Events)
• Coaches value stream leadership through lean leadership skills and A3 thinking as needed to meet value stream strategies
• Coaches value stream leadership through event cycles (preparation, execution, and sustainment)
• Models lean leadership behaviors
• Coaches Gemba Walks to ensure leaders are actively engaged and modeling appropriate lean leadership behaviors
• Manages hourly Lean Team Members which includes team development and execution of value stream activities
• Coaches hourly Team Leaders and Flow Leaders on Operations team to ensure lean leadership development and sustainment of improvements
• Needs to be flexible to provide support to off-shift team as needed by value stream activities
Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations and/or Training

• Manufacturing and Lean Six Sigma training or equivalent training
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Desired Characteristics

• Worked within or implemented the Simpler Business System (SBS) which could include the following certifications: Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum
• Worked within or implemented the Toyota Production System (TPS)
• Worked within or implemented Danaher Business System (DBS)
• Involved in the beginning stages of a lean transformation (0-3 years of the organization’s journey)
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Vermont
Primary City

Rutland