Commercial Excellence Leader

Job Description Summary

Come and be a part of our journey to create a culture of continuous improvement. The Commercial Excellence Leader will coach and drive Lean behaviors, principles, and tools across the Commercial Engines Sales & Marketing function. This position will lead transactional sales processes within the business and focus on creating customer value, and in turn driving business performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead projects/process improvement to execute Lean strategy within Sales & Marketing
• Own the digital Kaizen board & drive action planning to execute on key deliverables
• Define & maintain sales Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), standard work by role, and other FLIGHT DECK standards that enable Lean implementation in both business transactions and the fulfillment of products and services within GE Aviation
• Partner in overcoming business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes and services
• Drive Lean deployment at a global level including methods, tools, and transformation plans
• Stay informed of industry trends that may influence work
• Support Knowledge Sharing & Learning Platforms
• Facilitate Operating Cadences to drive improvements of KPIs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• 5+ years of experience in commercial and/or process improvement
• Expertise in problem-solving
• Deep understanding of Lean and related areas (six sigma, VSM, kaizen, standard work, leader standard work, problem solving, Kanban and lean transformations)

Desired Characteristics

• Solid business acumen
• Experience with a CRM tool (Salesforce.com)
• Hands-on experience with implementing change projects
• Challenging the organization by asking guiding questions, supporting teams as they test hypotheses, and
• Creating an environment which values "try-storming" to maximize speed to desired impact
• An instinct for impact and a taste for stretched targets
• Well-developed analytical skills
• Strong communicative skills and ability to operate at multiple organizational levels
• 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

Note:

Job available in 5 locations. Remote location will be considered.

• 1 Neumann Way, Evendale, OH 45215-1988, United States of America
• Dubai Airport Freezone, AlQuds Street D91, Building W7, Block B, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• 1, Hua Tuo Rd., Zhangjiang Hi Tech Park, Shanghai, 201203 Shanghai, China
• 11 North Buona Vista Drive, Tower 2, The Metropolis, Singapore 138589 Central Singapore, Singapore
• 635 Sipson Road, Sipson, Sovereign Court Extension, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0JE, United Kingdom

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position