Job Description Summary

Job Description

This role is for a Director of Lean who will lead efforts to streamline processes and eliminate waste within our organization. Youll be responsible for coaching leaders in our early stage product development on lean principles and continuous improvement techniques. As part of this position you will also drive culture change throughout the organization by establishing best practices for decision making problem solving communication collaboration and more.

As a director you will play a key leadership role in driving strategic initiatives forward through agile execution effective stakeholder management and timely escalation. Your primary focus will be supporting the development and launch of new products/solutions as well as leading lean transformation across the entire organization. Through your leadership we can deliver industry-leading results that improve patient outcomes while reducing costs.
We are seeking someone with experience working in manufacturing environments product development as well as expertise in lean methodology. Experience in Six Sigma or similar quality assurance programs is preferred. We value diverse perspectives and look for people with different ways of thinking. If you have strong interpersonal skills excellent written/verbal communications skills and a track record of achieving results then please apply today!

How you will do it:

Deploy Heartbeat Business System: Establish the operating rhythm leader standard work (LSW) and KPI bowler management for operating reviews and daily management for innovation.

Integrate development milestones (Idea Commercialization) with Heartbeat cadences to ensure release readinessstandard inputs/outputs criteria and artifacts per gate (including Platform SW supplements where applicable).

Lead Lean Software & AI Development within Heartbeat: synchronize Agile ceremonies with reviews; define flow KPIs (e.g. deployment frequency change failure rate lead time MTTR) and quality KPIs (defect escape reliability); implement secure development lifecycle and data/AI governance expectations in alignment with QMS.

Run wavebased deployments/Kaizens to accelerate adoption with governance selfassessments and 30/60/Yearend activation plans.

Build capability and stickiness: Coach leaders/teams on Heartbeat Lean software practices problemsolving and visual management; curate playbooks and templates for sustained use.
Assist leadership in identifying operational improvements opportunities using Lean and other process improvement methods such as Kaizen events.
Work closely with the operational teams to develop and implement Lean roadmaps to reduce cost inventory cycle time increase productivity and throughput eliminate non-value added activities etc.
Help to create a culture of continuous improvement where every employee feels empowered to identify problems and propose solutions.
Drive Lean implementation in new product introduction projects product transfers and major capital investments including Speed Design Review (SDR) and Production Preparation Process (3P).
Facilitate Lean training sessions for leadership team and all levels of the organization.
Establish best practices for decision making problem solving communication collaboration and other cultural elements.
Support the creation of a governance structure to ensure successful deployment of Lean across the organization.
Create standard work instructions and templates for use throughout the organization.
Maintain an awareness of the latest trends best practices and new technologies related to Lean and share them with the leadership team and all levels of the organization.

What you should bring:

10 years in Lean/Operational Excellence and product development leadership across innovation programs including software-intensive products.

Deep experience with StageGate/PRD from Idea through Commercialization and proven results improving cycle time gate quality and release readiness.

Track record leading enterprise businesssystem deployments across multiple levels including daily management and operating reviews.

Demonstrated expertise in Lean Software/Agile; partnering with Quality/Regulatory to meet QMS expectations for software and AI-enabled products.
At least 5 years of progressive responsibility in engineering operations supply chain or general management roles.
Strong understanding of Lean principles and tools such as Value Stream Mapping 5S Kaizen Kanban 3P and others.
Demonstrated ability to coach senior executives and middle managers on Lean philosophy and its application in their respective organizations.
Ability to facilitate large scale cross functional teams and help them reach consensus on complex issues.
Proven ability to effectively communicate ideas both verbally and in writing.
Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills; must be able to interact professionally with all levels of employees and outside customers.
Highly motivated individual capable of functioning independently with little supervision.
Results oriented individual with proven track record of accomplishing goals.

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.