Continuous Improvement Specialist
Houston, USA Sales
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Continuous Improvement Specialist will support the Business Excellence and Lean function in preparing, equipping, and supporting people to successfully adopt change that drives desired outcomes. In this role you will lead, coach, and implement lean improvement initiatives in line with business strategic goals whilst utilizing operational and technical expertise on the shop floor. The right person will be highly organized, have a great attention to detail, and excellent communication and follow-up skills.Job Description
In the role, the Continuous Improvement Specialist will:
Lead Lean strategic goals and objectives through to completion
Use Lean expertise to drive change while also training key stakeholders to drive change within their department
Demonstrate excellent communication skills to ensure cross functional alignment to achieve shop lean objectives
Work with cross functional teams to develop projects through to completion supporting from a lean perspective
Use data to drive future improvements which will be tracked through KPI’s
Lead and execute business turnaround time reduction, Business Excellence, and Lean initiatives using standardized Aero Alliance tools and processes
Collaborate with all Aero Alliance employees to make sure they understand and strive to achieve a continual successful “Say Do Ratio” throughout the shop floor
Lead the Lean initiative of workshop, driving sustainable process improvements to execute on business and customer Critical to Qualities
Coach, mentor, and train employees in Lean concepts by teaching lean tools and methodology
Qualifications/Requirements
BA/BS degree from an accredited university or college in engineering or related fields
3 years of experience in Operational Excellence with emphasis on Lean Methodologies such as Value Stream Mapping, 7-Ways, 5S, Standard Work, Line Balancing, Kaizen, and Root Cause Analysis
Desired Characteristics
Highly engaged, energetic and results driven leader
Highly collaborative person comfortable with conflict resolution and debate normally associated when implementing change
Comfortable to take project accountability whilst working with peers to achieve business and customer expectations
Critical thinker with the ability to bring others along, even those with conflicting priorities
Impactful communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels in the organization cross functionally
Knowledgeable in repair processes, procedures, and planning in Aeroderivative, Oil and Gas and/or Energy industries
Strong Leadership, clear-thinking, inclusive, and strategic expertise
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to set own action plans and be proactive
Ability to think analytically and be an excellent problem solver
Strong team player who works to make the entire team successful
About Us
Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes, and GE Power, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair and execution, strategy and fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed, and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.
Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train, and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We are an Equal 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 Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No