Executive Flight Deck Leader – RPCA Part Family

GE Aerospace

. Develop and execute the lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family, including internal shops, joint ventures and key suppliers .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lean transformation strategies, including Kaizen Event leadership and structured problem solving, while effectively communicating and collaborating across multiple organizational levels. Proven ability to mentor and coach leaders in lean principles and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing operations.

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Lean Transformation LeadershipKaizen Event FacilitationValue Stream ManagementPlant Leadership ExperienceSafety and Quality Performance

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Hard Skills

Lean PrinciplesStructured Problem SolvingValue Stream TransformationStandard Work5SKanbanFlow & Pull SystemsProduction Preparation Process (3P)Action PlanningDaily & Visual Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCoaching and MentoringCollaborationAnalytical Problem SolvingDecisiveness

Tools & Technologies

FLIGHT DECK FundamentalsOperating CadencesGenba WalksTeam Problem SolvingContinuous Improvement Tools

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsAerospace EngineeringSafety-Critical EnvironmentUnion-Represented WorkforcePrecision Machining

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the lean transformation strategy across the RPCA part family, including internal shops, joint ventures and key suppliers
Partner with RPCA plant leaders and staffs to improve plant-level safety, quality, delivery and cost performance
Build lean capability by guiding and mentoring the part family GM, plant leaders, staff and in-plant FLIGHT DECK practitioners
Train and educate employees at all levels in lean principles and tools
Activate FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals, including Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, Problem Solving, 5S, Flow & Pull, kanban and pull systems
Use Kaizen Events and the Production Preparation Process (3P)
Lead Kaizen Events and Genba walks at RPCA plants and suppliers
Coach leaders in real time at the point of work
Coach the part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and Hoshin Kanri policy deployment
Identify and prioritize opportunities to eliminate waste, create flow, improve processes and reduce cost
Participate in RPCA operating cadences and team problem solving to deliver year-over-year KPI performance
Advise and counsel staff on issues impacting SQDC
Collaborate with the broader FLIGHT DECK community to promote a kaizen mindset, skillset and toolset
Communicate business goals and programs at multiple organizational levels
Collaborate to develop and execute the RPCA part family growth strategy
Lead transformation across multiple RPCA plants, value streams and suppliers
Transition toward a Plant Leader role within 18–24 months based on performance and business needs
Travel approximately 75% based on business needs
Attend in-person New Hire Orientation on Day 1

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a plant leader, site leader or operations leader with end-to-end accountability for the safety, quality, delivery and cost performance of a manufacturing facility
A minimum of 5 years of experience leading lean transformation, including value stream transformation, Kaizen Event leadership and structured problem solving, with measurable and sustained results
Candidates must be location-flexible across the Southeastern US
Willingness to relocate for the follow-on Plant Leader assignment
Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Willingness to undergo random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing, if applicable
Desired: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Desired: Plant leadership in aerospace or another regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environment
Desired: Experience with precision machining of rotating parts, airfoils or similar high-value components
Desired: Experience leading a union-represented or teaming workforce
Desired: Ownership of a plant budget and shop cost, including capital planning
Desired: Experience applying lean in shop-floor and transactional environments
Desired: FLIGHT DECK Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven, with unyielding integrity
Desired: Effective communication at all organizational levels
Desired: Strong communication, decisiveness, collaboration and expectation setting
Desired: Analytical problem solving and critical thinking
Desired: Executive, plant leader and employee coaching and mentoring
Desired: Innovation and creation of a safe environment to experiment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission based on the plan
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Relocation assistance