Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

TPM Program Development:

• Design, standardize, and scale a comprehensive TPM program across the Integrated Manufacturing division. Including specification of software architecture requirements, standardization of equipment I/O package requirements for condition-based monitoring, and plan for data compatibility with existing environments.
• Develop TPM systems and processes that align with FLIGHT DECK lean principles and operational goals.
• Create a cost model and budget for scaled deployment.

Training and Education:

• Create and deliver training materials to educate teams on TPM concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
• Coach associates in the use and implementation of TPM and lean tools.
• Influence cross-functionally to incorporate TPM into complementary workflows throughout Digital Technologies, Manufacturing Engineering, Indirect Sourcing,  and Engineering.

System Deployment:

• Lead the tactical execution of TPM systems, including workflows, tools, and processes to support maintenance excellence within a ‘model’ site.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption and integration of TPM practices.
• Create roadmap and user network to transition and scale from model site to model enterprise.

Metrics Dashboard Creation:

• Develop and maintain a metrics dashboard to monitor TPM performance, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Share advanced TPM process flows and work streams to establish best practice standards across manufacturing sites.

Continuous Improvement:

• Use lean methodologies to creatively address complex processes, develop execution plans, and communicate benefits and risks.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in equipment reliability, labor utilization, and machine efficiency.
• Create data-driven insights to be read-across to other departments and divisions to make informed decisions regarding equipment selection, utilization, OEE, and Total Cost of Ownership

Leadership and Influence:

• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements and complexity.
• Influence stakeholders across the organization, guiding them to consider alternative perspectives and adopt TPM practices.
• Incorporate into parallel workstreams to communize and standardize requirements for data integrity and interoperability across disparate systems and functional ownership.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Supply Chain organizations and leading change transformation
• Proven expertise in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and deployment.
• Willingness to travel up to 40 of the time.

Desired Characteristics and Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience facilitating lean transformations or Supply Chain operations. Maintenance, equipment lifecycle management, and data architecture experience a plus.
• Familiarity with GE Aerospace’s FLIGHT DECK lean operating model
• Demonstrated ability to model GE Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement and Customer Driven—with unyielding integrity.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Strong ability to assess business metrics and leverage TPM and lean methodologies to drive improvement.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to lead and follow as needed.
• Customer-focused with a demonstrated sense of urgency.
• Impactful communicator capable of engaging stakeholders from the shop floor to the boardroom.
• Expertise in applying lean principles in both transactional and shop floor environments, including standardized work, material and information flows, Maintenance excellence, and holistic operational excellence.
• Leadership qualities: humble, transparent, focused, and collaborative.
• Problem-solving mindset: analytical, critical thinker, and challenges existing processes.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

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