Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist

Job description

3222717
Additional Cities

Arkansas City
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Aviation
Business Segment

Aviation Supply Chain
Function

Manufacturing
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Kansas
Postal Code

67005-0797
Role Summary/Purpose

The Manufacturing Specialist develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. In the Manufacturing Specialist role, you will be responsible for work that is less defined in scope, utilize your understanding and experience to execute business objectives, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities

In addition, as the Manufacturing Specialist, you will:

·  Provide overall Lean Six Sigma leadership for assigned business unit

·  Partner with leaders to define and execute business “Y” strategy

·  Provide leadership and direction to Black Belts and lean resources in executing the Lean Six Sigma strategy for breakthrough levels of improvement in customer satisfaction, process capability and quality

·  Work with quality champion(s) and other operating leaders to develop project deployment strategy, goals and priorities

·  Serve as change agent by stimulating, communicating and institutionalizing Lean Six Sigma initiatives

·  Teach, train, coach and mentor Black Belts in the use of Lean Six Sigma methodology

·  Following completion of a rigorous training program, serve as an expert resource to the business on Lean Six Sigma philosophy, theory, and application tools / tactics

·  Improve customer satisfaction and reduce process variation through application of Lean Six Sigma tools and tactics

·  Develop strategy and deploy Lean Six Sigma tools and tactics

·  Conduct regular project reviews with assigned Black Belts to assure accomplishment of key results

·  Communicate progress, status and issues to Champions and business leaders

·  Educate and coach others on Lean Six Sigma philosophy and application

·  Seek, share and institutionalize best practices
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 System Planning and process improvement methods)

·  A minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality System Planning and Quality Improvement methods
Desired Characteristics

·  Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization

·  Demonstrated ability to motivate others and achieve results

·  Strong analytical and quantitative skills; statistically literate and familiar with Six Sigma quality concepts and tools

·  Demonstrated commitment for process improvement

·  Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities

·  Strong oral and written communication skills

·  Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

·  Executive level presentation 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.


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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

Kansas
Primary City

Arkansas City