Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Job description

3193780
Additional Cities

Madisonville
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Kentucky
Postal Code

42431-8850
Role Summary/Purpose

Research, plans, trains, executes and facilitates operational improvement programs in order to create a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing that leads to associate empowerment, elimination of waste, and improvements in safety, quality, service and cost. Leads Kaizen events designed to forward and sustain continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities for Kaizen events that provide quantifiable and sustainable results.
Essential Responsibilities

In addition, as the Lean Manufacturing Specialist, you will:

·  Leads Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects through cross-functional team facilitation and project management 

·  Uses lean manufacturing tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen, Charters, 5S, Gemba walks, LMS, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement 

·  Acts as primary liaison with steering committees and networks with other plant's KPO’s to support programs designed to continually improve operations and eliminate waste 

·  Provides leadership by mentoring associates in the use of Lean tools, ensuring transfer of knowledge, and creating a culture of continuous improvement 

·  Collects and analyzes the data on Plant processes, procedures and performance using evaluation tools and makes recommendations on improvement opportunities 

·  Tracks, monitors, and reports regularly on project status; monitor product and process improvement milestones to ensure on-time completion and sustainability 

·  Analyzes, develops, ratifies, implements, and standardizes manufacturing best practices across the network 

·  Tracks progress, provides updates and ensures alignment to the GE Aviation Production System (GEAPS) best practices 

·  Establishes collaborative relationship with local plant leadership
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college ((Or High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in lean manufacturing or related field)

·  Minimum of two years in lean manufacturing
Desired Characteristics

·  Four years of experience in Manufacturing, Production processes 

·  Strong oral and written communication skills 

·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills 

·  Strong problem-solving skills

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.

The GE Aviation plant in Madisonville, Kentucky, is a Turbine Airfoils plant that supports GE Aviation by manufacturing high pressure turbine airfoils (blades and vanes). This facility was established in 1971 by Ballast and converted to Aircraft Engines in late 1979, early 1980. The Madisonville Plant's workforce consists of 850 employees with an annual Output exceeding $335M. Madisonville is one of 10 Kentucky cities that ranked in the United States-wide listing for prime corporate expansion. Recent revitalization efforts have allowed us access to high techLearn more about our town!

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About Us

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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.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Kentucky
Primary City

Madisonville