Job Description Summary

The Lead Lean Manufacturing Specialist will play an integral role in the implementation of the lean strategy at the Unison site in Norwich, NY. This role will partner with the organization leadership team at all levels to drive product flow and process improvements that deliver lead time reductions and maximize cash flow.

Unison is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

Lean Transformation

• Leads lean transformation within manufacturing cells to improve process quality and create capacity by reducing cycle time, inventory and waste.
• Establishes site lean standards for visual management, 5S, daily management, etc.
• Facilitation of Kaizen events that impact product flow, production to TAKT, and inventory turns.
• Teaches, promotes and practices the lean principles and tools. Has a visual presence on the production floor guiding and teaching employees on lean principles and fundamentals.
• Leads Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen events to identify process wastes and to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Creates Standard Work, layouts, and process flow diagrams for necessary processes.
• Facilitates functional managers in establishing process flow by implementing visual management tools and methods to pull product through work cells.
• Utilizes lean concepts and tools as set forth by designated GE system (Flight Deck).
• Coaches' teams using the APPS format through define, analyze, countermeasure, and sustain phases.

Lean Culture

• Facilitates, trains, and coaches team members in the use of the GE Flight Deck, Lean, and problem-solving tools.
• Educates, coaches and mentors others on Lean philosophy and application.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with senior leadership partners to achieve goals and results.
• Identifies potential process improvement projects and executes on areas of opportunities to support the site and product groups in supporting their customers.
• Utilizes proper PPE, safety equipment, and follows all safety procedures.
• Ability and willingness to cross-train employees as needed based upon knowledge and experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of Lean Manufacturing experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of Lean Manufacturing experience.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of floor manufacturing processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead teams.
• Ability to coordinate and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Flexible under changing conditions and with different tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• 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.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Quality, and Operational Excellence.
• Experience with TPM & Kaizen Methods.
• Experience with Lean Transformation, Lean Implementation and Change Management.
• Experience with Lean tools - 5S, Kanban, Setup reduction, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with Cycle-Time Improvement.
• Experience with Loss and Waste Elimination.
• Passion for driving improvement.
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification or equivalent quality certification.

The base pay range for this position is $83,800 - $105,000 . The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on April 30, 2025 .

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( i.e ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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: No