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This is a key on site leadership position on the State College Operations Team. The Business Team Leader (BTL) is responsible for developing a vision and leading a portion of manufacturing operations, as well as serving as the Site Lean Leader. Drives full utilization of resources to meet scheduled production activities and achieve key organizational metrics. Oversees the daily shift activities in their assigned functional areas and works with team members to cultivate a winning attitude and creative work environment. Recognized as a lean expert, influences at the manager level on projects and initiatives for their defined area of responsibility, and develops operational plans annually to determine processes and procedures for execution within their defined area of responsibility. Leads projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business and is a recognized expert in a specialized field. This is not a hybrid or remote position.

We are committed to designing active imaging systems that help surgeons visualize anatomy and lesions, guide interventions, and navigate inside the human body. Our mission is to change the standard of care in surgical interventions with real-time visual guidance, giving surgeons the information needed to immediately make critical decisions. A critical part of this process is the design and manufacturing of ultrasound transducers. Located in beautiful Central Pennsylvania, home of Pennsylvania State University, the State College site is a Center of Excellence for GE HealthCare’s ultrasound transducer design and manufacturing. We offer a complete line of diagnostic medical ultrasound transducers to support a broad range of clinical applications including Surgery, Urology, Neurology, Radiology, Cardiology, Obstetrics, and Gynecology.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Manufacturing Leadership:

• Leads compliance and environmental health and safety efforts in support of plant goals

• Works with leaders and team members throughout the organization to generate continuous improvement ideas and spearheads the implementation of those ideas that lead to bottom line results

• Drives clarity and focus by defining and prioritizing daily production goals with programs and special projects

• Monitors and drives productivity to ensure all customer commitments are met in a timely, quality, and cost-conscious manner

• Tracks and drives key metrics including labor hour consumption, production output, and ship complete on time

• Implements business unit objectives and department goals in their functional area

• Completes employee performance reviews, drives individual & team goals, and provides ongoing coaching and support to maximize employee development, engagement, and performance

• Establishes team goals that meet or exceed established quality standards

• Works closely with Finance Manager and Plant Manager to develop and manage operational budget for their functional area

• Develops training plans to maximize workforce capability

Lean Leadership:

• Teach, train, coach and mentor Factory Leaders in the use of Lean tools. Influence, communicate, and institutionalize a culture of simplification and standardization.

• Provide overall Lean leadership and simplification to specific value streams.

• Responsible for partnering with site leaders to define the key value streams that will have the greatest impact on the business and the customer

• Communicate progress, status and issues to the Site and Business Lean leaders

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years manufacturing, supply chain, or leadership experience or High School diploma/GED and 10 years production or supply chain experience

• Strong understanding of Lean principles and concepts with proven result

• Must have experience with Takt time, Value Stream mapping events, 5s, Kaizen events

• Someone must have setup Kanban systems

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams. Highly visible leadership required

• Ability to successfully motivate and maintain high morale, employee involvement, safety, and teamwork

• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement best practices and deal with high levels of ambiguity

• Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position

• Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines

• Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and take immediate corrective action as required

Desired Characteristics

• MBA or Master's Degree

• OMLP graduate

• Six Sigma certifications

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes