GE HealthCare Process Improvement Leader 

United States, Pennsylvania, State College 

611891547

Drive Lean management initiatives and act as a change agent to institutionalize a culture of simplification, standardization, and continuous improvement.

Partner with site and business leaders to identify key areas with the greatest impact on business and customer outcomes.

Lead Lean Manufacturing coaching, training, and capability building for leadership teams and employees to develop organizational Lean expertise.

Develop and enhance the Operating System through core tools such as Daily Management, Standard Work, Problem Solving, and Action Plans.

Foster strong communication with the shop floor to understand challenges, generate ideas, and support the Lean Management System at all levels.

Deploy and manage a Kaizen funnel to achieve year-on-year objectives and multi-year program goals.

Drive Lean maturity levels across the site in line with the GE HealthCare Lean Framework.

Provide guidance and support to team members, acting as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or analytical field, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, or Economics.

Minimum 1 year of experience in Lean methodologies, including leadership in transformational rollouts within complex, regulated industries.

Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, including 80/20 Pareto Rule, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, FMEA, Problem Solving, Kanban, Visual Daily Management, Genba Walks, and Policy Deployment.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proven success in driving significant business process improvements.

Advanced English proficiency and excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders across all business levels.

Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams, build cross-functional relationships, and foster collaboration.

Customer-focused mindset, emphasizing Voice of Customer and measurable impact.

Strong passion, determination, and tenacity to drive results and improve site performance.

Intellectually curious and creative problem-solver with the ability to think strategically.

Inclusive leadership style, promoting teamwork, trust, and integrity.