Sourcing Operations Specialist

21 hours ago

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States GE Aviation Full time
Job Title: Sourcing FLIGHT DECK

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sourcing FLIGHT DECK professional to join our team at GE Aviation. As a key member of our Sourcing Lean, Process & Digital Operations team, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and transforming our sourcing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lean Leadership: Champion the FLIGHT DECK lean operating model, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and respect for people across sourcing operations.
  • Strategic Implementation: Define and manage the implementation of lean standards and processes, ensuring seamless integration of FLIGHT DECK principles in both transactional and operational aspects.
  • Operational Excellence: Drive operational excellence by utilizing lean tools and methodologies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics, directly impacting customer value and business performance.
  • Change Management and Coaching: Utilize exceptional change management skills to lead transformation efforts, coaching and mentoring teams and leadership in lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Kaizen and Continuous Improvement: Lead and facilitate kaizen events, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through hands-on engagement and coaching.
  • Lean Strategy and Training: Continuously develop the lean strategy within the sourcing function, aligning with FLIGHT DECK principles. Execute comprehensive lean training programs to enhance team capabilities.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across the organizational matrix to align strategy and vision with business process improvements, ensuring sourcing operations contribute effectively to overall business goals.
  • Performance Metrics and Improvement: Define, track, and report on KPIs and/or TTIs, driving measurable improvements within sourcing operations.
  • Demand Flow and Lean Tools: Act as a change agent in implementing demand flow and utilizing lean tools to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce waste.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring technology and processes are positioned for success, aligning with GE Aviation's strategic objectives.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of Supply Chain / manufacturing experience)
  • Minimum of 5 years of Supply Chain / manufacturing experience
  • 3+ years of experience in teaching, coaching, practicing, and applying lean methods (i.e. VSM, Cell design, 3P, TPM, 5S, kaizen, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban and lean transformations)

Desired Characteristics:

  • Sourcing & Buying-Procurement experience
  • Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
  • Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
  • FLIGHT DECK: has demonstrated experience using & implementing lean fundamentals

Additional Information:

GE Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aviation will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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