Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Job description

3197569
Additional Cities

Piedmont
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

South Carolina
Postal Code

29673
Role Summary/Purpose

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will demonstrate knowledge and execution of lean, six sigma and process improvement concepts, approaches and methodology used. Focus on projects / process improvement to ensure that products are manufactured with the appropriate Safety, quality, cost and delivered. A strong manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise will establish the foundation of this role.
Essential Responsibilities

As the Lean Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

·  Drive lean manufacturing activities through the evolution of the GE production system at all levels of the organization

·  Champion change across the organization to foster the growth in Lean and site teaming journey

·  Simplify technological solutions to support current and future needs

·  Define & Manage investment and expense needs that are in line with Growth Playbook Strategy

·  Lead and or Co-Lead site LEAN initiative, and engage Six Sigma tools for process improvements

·  Drive engagement with site business leaders to collaborate in lean initiatives that foster goal attainment for current and future business needs

·  Leverage best practices across GE Aviation

·  Lead multiple projects driven from team engagement and site G&O’s

·  Bring new ideas, motivation and positive support to all levels of the organization

·  Lead and effectively interface with manufacturing and other support teams to complete projects to meet EHS, production, quality, inventory and cost savings

·  Interface with vendors / OEM’s and internal contacts in an effective manner to ensure that technology and processes are positioned for current and future success

·  Prepare and lead Action workouts to closure with in depth preparation and documented report outs to all levels of the organization

·  Collaborate with teams to set and understand goals with respect to safety, quality, cost, production and compliance while coaching / motivating teams to be accountability / take ownership of these goals

·  Actively participate in strengthening our teaming culture by supporting the advancement of Teaming principles consistent with the site’s Teaming strategy

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college

·  Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing / quality improvement or production support position

Desired Characteristics

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
·  Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing
·  Corporate Training Program graduate (Manufacturing / Operations / Engineering)
·  Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training
·  Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions
·  Strong organizational skills
·  Ability to handle diverse activities simultaneously
·  Ability to work in a matrix organization
·  Ability to facilitate across all levels of the organization
·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
·  Strong oral and written communication skills
·  Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to team projects
·  Strong project and team leadership

GE is one of the largest employers in the U.S., with its global headquarters based in Fairfield, CT and 134,000 U.S. employees as of the end of 2012. Our facilities range from Thomas Edison’s original factory in Schenectady, New York, where over a thousand employees work today to build the latest generation of steam turbines and generators, to a GE Aviation plant in Durham, North Carolina, where hundreds of employees will make fuel-efficient, advanced technology jet engines. These locations exemplify an industrial renaissance that is happening in the U.S., driven by advanced manufacturing techniques, ground-up innovation, supporting thousands of new jobs, and making products for export. Want to be part of the renaissance? Join us today.

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Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. To be considered for this role, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 USC 1101(a)(2) and 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

South Carolina
Primary City

Piedmont