GE HealthCare Site Lean Leader 

United States, Arizona, Phoenix 

502332803

Roles and Responsibilities

• Implement and drive continuous improvement across PDI site in close coordination with manufacturing staff
• Has ability to teach the principles of lean and other process improvements and provide training as required
• Drive and support the implementation of Operational Excellence Strategy guidelines and policies. Support PDI management teams to achieve business targets.
• Define continuous improvement targets together with the management staff and report performance against set operational objectives.
• Ensure shared process learnings between Ultrasound sites in the country/region.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Will lead projects with medium risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Provide the business analysis, design, and implementation support on critical projects to ensure the right processes are implemented at the right time with minimum negative impact.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree preferably in Industrial or Process Engineering or a related degree.
• 3 to 5 years advanced experience in Manufacturing & Lean Manufacturing with at least 2 years in developing and implementing production/process methods.
• Effective workshop/Kaizen facilitator skills required with experience leading teams, driving change and delivering results.
• Green and/or Black belt certification in Lean/Six Sigma with proficiency on lean concepts including TPS principles
• Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing and success in implementation of redesigned processes
• Proficient with Windows based software

Desired Characteristics

• Project Management experience with the ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Experience working in an agile work environment
• Experience with capacity and statistical analysis would be a plus
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.