Lean Manufacturing Leader

Lean Leader

Based at our Madison, WI Manufacturing facility, this position will be responsible for leading Lean strategies and driving efforts to create and improve business processes by utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Engineering, and Digital Solutions. This leader will be critical to the continued growth of our culture and to our strategic roadmap as the site continues to strive to deliver on time for our customers, reduce waste in our processes, and improve product quality. The position will drive cultural transformation to deliver continuous improvement in key operational business metrics and adherence to Lean standards; coaching senior management, providing feedback, and driving a high level of accountability.

At GE HealthCare, our machines, software, solutions, services, and people make a genuine difference to medical professionals and patients all over the world. That's because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needsthe human touch. This role must be onsite in Madison 100%.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead the execution of business vision and strategy; identify and resolve critical business process gaps and opportunities. Collaborate with functional leaders to develop strategic deployment planning as well as specific goals and priorities that drive Lean principles and concepts across the business. Responsible for creating and implementing short- and long-term plans for the site.

Serve as a change agent by influencing, communicating, and institutionalizing a culture of simplification and standardization.

Lead and ensure a Lean culture at the site which fosters employee engagement in Lean activities and broad understanding of Lean concepts and principles. Develop and coach Lean skills and competencies at all levels of the organization.

Lead implementation of Lean actions which drive quality, safety, continuous improvement, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Direct Lean initiatives for the site, including developing site and team roadmaps, Kaizen planning, and related events. Ensure the successful deployment and application of Lean practices such as 5S and Standard Work in all areas.

Implement tools to track improvements at the DMS board level.

Leverage data analytics to drive informed decision-making across teams and all assets.

Manage talent and performance, ensuring priorities align with business strategies, development objectives to grow skills and knowledge, and performance feedback.

Drive EHS and Quality compliance, incorporating critical safety, quality, and environmental elements into projects and strategies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of experience, Associate's Degree + 6 years of experience or High School Diploma + 8 years of experience. Experience should be in an Industrial or manufacturing environment.

Proven project and program management skills, including experience leading Kaizen and Lean projects.

Proficient in Lean principles such as 3P concepts, Problem Solving (using PSP), DMS, VSM and similar.

Staff leadership and management experience.

Proven mentoring and coaching skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization. Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Advanced computer skills, primarily with MS Office software programs, i.e., Excel and PowerPoint.

Desired Characteristics

Master's degree

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in Lean management, process improvement, or operational excellence roles.

Proven track record of leading successful Lean transformations in large organizations, establishing a sustainable Lean culture, and driving significant improvements in quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Experience leading and developing a team consisting of technical roles.

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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). While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.