Job Description Summary

At GE HealthCare our machine our software our solutions our services and our people make a genuine difference to medical professional and patients all over the world. Thats because we never lose sight of what healthcare really needsthe human touch.

This role is responsible for overseeing daily plant operations to ensure consistent reliable production output including activities within Service Shops.
The position focuses on planning and executing departmental operations or delivering technical expertise within a specialized discipline. While operating with a degree of autonomy the role adheres to established policies and performance standards. Flexibility is allowed in modifying procedures and practices provided that outcomes meet defined expectations for quality volume and timeliness.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction and leadership to a team of skilled Technicians

• Conduct employee performance reviews set individual and team goals and deliver ongoing coaching to enhance development engagement and performance.

• Ensure timely material procurement and accurate production forecasting based on deliverable needs; monitor time-sensitive materials closely

• Monitor and improve productivity while ensuring customer commitments are met with high quality timeliness and cost efficiency.

• Plan and execute production tasks to optimize tool utilization and labor efficiency maximizing throughput

• Lead and support documentation activities related to medical device manufacturing ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

• Develop and implement training plans to build workforce capability and flexibility

• Lead compliance and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives in alignment with plant goals

• Drive implementation of LEAN manufacturing practices to improve operational efficiency

• Communicate with material and tool vendors as needed to coordinate maintenance and servicing in collaboration with the engineering team

• Coordinate process flow for Device History Records (DHRs) manage data within electronic record systems and oversee tool maintenance schedules

• Manage P&PC change control procedures in partnership with engineering for changes impacting process qualification or production toolsets

• Execute business unit objectives and manufacturing department goals across all functional areas

• Perform other duties as assigned

Quality Specific Goals:

• 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

• Maintaining full Quality System Regulation and Current Good Manufacturing Practices requirements

• Maintaining full regulatory compliance and other legal requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of production process Work Instructions and operates within them to ensure that a device conforms to its specifications

• Ensures the creation of accurate complete and timely records and DHRs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with 5 years production supply chain or leadership experience or High School diploma/GED and 10 years production or supply chain or leadership experience.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

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

• Strong decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated ability to act independently using good judgement and discretion.

• Strong computer skills specifically Microsoft Office suite and standard ERP systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Prior team leading or supervisory experience

• High proficiency to interpret instruct and explain complex technical information

• Fast learner with ability to synthesize data and draw conclusions accordingly

• Six Sigma certified

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Additional Information

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.