Executive Supply Chain Leader

GE Aerospace

. Drive deployment of FLIGHT DECK across the GE Aerospace Supply Chain organization .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $300,000 - $350,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Leadership and Operational Excellence within Supply Chain environments, with a strong focus on end-to-end value stream mapping and the application of FLIGHT DECK principles. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive large-scale transformations while developing organizational capabilities in problem-solving and daily management.

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Lean LeadershipEnd-To-End Value Stream MappingFLIGHT DECK FundamentalsSupplier DevelopmentStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Lean Operational ExcellenceValue Stream MappingDaily ManagementProblem SolvingAction Planning5SStandard WorkOperating CadencesFlow/PullTPM

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityExecutive PresenceCoachingMentoringDriving Culture Change

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsKaizen EventsTransformation Plans

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainAerospaceRegulated IndustrySupplier KaizenCapacity Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive deployment of FLIGHT DECK across the GE Aerospace Supply Chain organization
Serve as facilitator, educator, advocate, consultant, subject matter expert, and accountability partner to Supply Chain leadership
Lead and execute high-impact lean transformations across Procurement & Supplier Management, Materials Management, Industrial Transformation, and Engineering Material Systems
Map and improve end-to-end supply chain value streams and build a kaizen funnel tied to Supply Chain hoshin kanri priorities
Champion kaizen events in transactional processes and physical flow
Extend FLIGHT DECK into the supply base through supplier kaizens, capacity and readiness assessments, and delivery recovery
Build lean into the industrialization of emerging technologies and materials such as additive, CMC/PMC, and critical minerals
Coach, mentor, and develop organizational capability in daily management, action planning, and problem solving
Establish model areas within Supply Chain and scale them through transformation plans
Partner with the CES FLIGHT DECK & AI team and enabling functions to deploy best-practice capability, standard work, and AI-enabled tools
Report to the CES FLIGHT DECK & AI leader with a dotted line to the VP, Supply Chain

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 10 years of experience in lean / operational excellence, supply chain, or operations leadership
Ability to travel up to 50% to Supply Chain sites and supplier locations; remote workers may need to travel more than 50%
Central or Eastern time zones strongly preferred for remote workers
Ability to attend in-person New Hire Orientation on Day 1
Demonstrated lean leadership
Ability to influence across a matrix and deliver results without direct authority
Executive presence and stakeholder management with senior leaders, their staffs, and supplier executives
Ability to apply lean strategically to Supply Chain objectives
Expertise in end-to-end value stream mapping and FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, including VSM, Daily Management, Problem Solving, Action Planning, 5S, Standard Work, Operating Cadences, Flow/Pull, and TPM
Experience applying daily management and structured problem solving to transactional and planning processes
Track record of designing and leading large-scale, multi-team transformations
Hands-on supplier development or supplier kaizen experience, ideally in aerospace or another regulated industry
Ability to link lean results to Supply Chain KPIs and financial statements
Demonstrated commitment to developing others, driving culture change, and respect for people
Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare benefits including 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