Executive Flight Deck Leader – RPCA Part Family

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the lean transformation strategy for the RPCA part family, encompassing internal shops, joint ventures, and key suppliers.

• Collaborate with RPCA plant leaders and staff to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance at the plant level.

• Develop lean capabilities by mentoring and guiding the part family GM, plant leaders, staff, and FLIGHT DECK practitioners within the plants.

• Educate employees at all levels on lean principles and methodologies.

• Activate FLIGHT DECK Fundamentals, which include Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Value Stream Management, Operating Cadences, Action Planning, Problem Solving, 5S, Flow & Pull, kanban, and pull systems.

• Implement Kaizen Events and the Production Preparation Process (3P).

• Facilitate Kaizen Events and Genba walks at RPCA plants and with suppliers.

• Provide real-time coaching to leaders at their workstations.

• Advise the part family GM on FLIGHT DECK fundamentals and Hoshin Kanri policy deployment.

• Identify and prioritize initiatives to eliminate waste, enhance flow, optimize processes, and lower costs.

• Engage in RPCA operating cadences and team problem-solving efforts to achieve year-over-year KPI performance improvements.

• Guide and advise staff on matters affecting SQDC.

• Work collaboratively with the larger FLIGHT DECK community to foster a kaizen mindset, skillset, and toolset.

• Convey business objectives and programs across various organizational levels.

• Collaborate in the development and execution of the growth strategy for the RPCA part family.

• Spearhead transformation initiatives across multiple RPCA plants, value streams, and suppliers.

• Transition into a Plant Leader role within 18–24 months, contingent upon performance and business requirements.

• Travel around 75% based on business demands.

• Attend in-person New Hire Orientation on the first day.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations.

• Minimum of 3 years in a plant leader, site leader, or operations leader position with comprehensive accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance of a manufacturing facility.

• At least 5 years of experience leading lean transformation initiatives, including value stream transformation, Kaizen Event leadership, and structured problem-solving, demonstrating measurable and sustainable results.

• Candidates must be flexible regarding location within the Southeastern US.

• Willingness to relocate for the subsequent Plant Leader assignment.

• Ability to establish 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 screening, where applicable.

• Willingness to participate in random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing, if necessary.

• Desired: Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.

• Desired: Experience in plant leadership within aerospace or other regulated, safety-critical manufacturing environments.

• Desired: Background in precision machining of rotating parts, airfoils, or similar high-value components.

• Desired: Experience managing a union-represented or team-oriented workforce.

• Desired: Responsibility for a plant budget and shop costs, including capital planning.

• Desired: Experience applying lean principles in both shop-floor and transactional contexts.

• Desired: FLIGHT DECK Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Focus, with unwavering integrity.

• Desired: Effective communication skills across all organizational levels.

• Desired: Strong skills in communication, decisiveness, collaboration, and expectation management.

• Desired: Proficiency in analytical problem-solving and critical thinking.

• Desired: Experience in coaching and mentoring executives, plant leaders, and employees.

• Desired: Capability to innovate and foster a safe environment for experimentation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of base salary/commission according to the established plan.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and retirement contributions from the company.

• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance options.

• Paid time off for vacations or illness.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance provided.