Executive Supply Chain Leader

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

📋 Description

• Drive the implementation of FLIGHT DECK throughout the GE Aerospace Supply Chain organization.

• Act as a facilitator, educator, advocate, consultant, subject matter expert, and accountability partner for Supply Chain leadership.

• Lead and implement significant lean transformations across Procurement & Supplier Management, Materials Management, Industrial Transformation, and Engineering Material Systems.

• Analyze and enhance end-to-end supply chain value streams while establishing a kaizen funnel aligned with Supply Chain hoshin kanri priorities.

• Promote kaizen events in both transactional processes and physical flow.

• Expand FLIGHT DECK into the supply base via supplier kaizens, capacity and readiness evaluations, as well as delivery recovery initiatives.

• Integrate lean principles into the industrialization of new technologies and materials, including additive manufacturing, CMC/PMC, and critical minerals.

• Coach, mentor, and enhance organizational capacity in daily management, action planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Create model areas within Supply Chain and scale these through transformation strategies.

• Collaborate with the CES FLIGHT DECK & AI team and supporting functions to implement best-practice capabilities, standard operating procedures, and AI-enabled tools.

• Report to the CES FLIGHT DECK & AI leader while maintaining a dotted line to the VP of Supply Chain.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• At least 10 years of experience in lean/operational excellence, supply chain, or operations leadership.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% to Supply Chain sites and supplier locations; remote employees may be required to travel more than 50%.

• Preference for candidates in Central or Eastern time zones for remote positions.

• Ability to participate in an in-person New Hire Orientation on Day 1.

• Proven experience in lean leadership.

• Capacity to influence within a matrix and achieve outcomes without direct authority.

• Executive presence and adept stakeholder management with senior leaders, their teams, and supplier executives.

• Ability to strategically apply lean methodologies to meet Supply Chain objectives.

• Proficiency 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 in applying daily management and structured problem-solving techniques to transactional and planning processes.

• Proven track record of designing and leading large-scale, multi-team transformations.

• Hands-on experience in supplier development or supplier kaizen, preferably in aerospace or another regulated sector.

• Ability to correlate lean outcomes with Supply Chain KPIs and financial performance.

• A demonstrated commitment to developing others, fostering cultural change, and respecting individuals.

• Capability to verify 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 screening, as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare packages including 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.

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan featuring company matching contributions and additional retirement contributions.

• Fidelity resources and planning consultants available.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance for eligible employees.

• Paid parental leave for new parents.

• Disability insurance coverage.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Paid time-off for vacations or illnesses.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance for those moving for the role.