What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Specialist position at GE?
Job Description Summary
GE Aviation is the world leader in providing aircraft engines, systems and avionics. We rise to the challenges of building a world that works.The Lean Specialist reports into the Site Lean Leader. The Lean Specialist partners with pillar teams and project teams to deliver understanding and execution of the Lean Methodology to align with the individual master plan for that respective team. The position will be a key facilitator of continuous improvement and provide support to individual projects and pillar teams. The Lean Specialist plays an important role in the Lean journey through engagement with hourly and frontline leaders.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Support lean transformations within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory, and waste
• Implement and maintain lean standards for visual management, 5S, daily management, etc.
• Develop and implement Creaform/Lean Tek flow racks and workstations
• Participate in Kaizen Events that impact product flow, production to TAKT, and inventory turns
• Teach, promote, and practice the lean principles and tools
• Support Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions
• Implement Standardized Work Instructions, layouts, and process flow diagrams
• Work with functional teams in improving process flow by implementing visual
management tools and methods to pull product through the work cells
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects
• Coach teams using the focused improvement tools and problem solving.
Lean Culture:
• Support team members in the use of the GE Aviation Production
system, Lean, and Problem-solving tools
• Support the transformation of the manufacturing environment through Kaizens and focused problem solving.
• Teach others on Lean/WCM philosophy and application
• Support Kaizen activities and workshops related to the following:
• Problem Solving – including 5W 1H, 5 Why’s, and TWTTP
• Focused Improvement and Problem Solving
• Workplace Organization – including 5S, Std. Work, and Golden Zone
• Total Productive Maintenance – including autonomous and preventative
• Logistics – including 5T, Kanban, and Heijunka
• Support Daily Management through frontline of the organization
• Identify potential process improvement projects and execute on areas of opportunities to support plants and product groups in supporting their customer(s)
Qualifications/Requirements
• High school diploma / GED Equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Desired Characteristics
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Project Management Skills
• Leadership Experience
• Experience with TPM & Kaizen Methods
• Experience with Lean Transformation, Lean Implementation and Change Management
• Experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM)
• Experience with Loss and Waste Elimination
• Experience working in or implementing Toyota Production System, GE Aviation
Production System, or comparable Continuous Improvement methodology
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Facilitation and organization skills
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.
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).
As a federal government contractor, GE may in the future be required to have U.S. employees fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Some GE customers currently have vaccination mandates that may apply to GE employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No