Senior Growth Lean Leader at GE Healthcare

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

BS or BA Degree
Overall 7-10 years of professional experience, with 5-7 years of experience applying lean tools and systems to drive continuous improvement
Strong preference for experience applying lean tools and systems specifically to “transactional process improvement” opportunities and/or commercial process improvements (i.e. improving the customer experience, lead generation process, sales process, field service process, etc.)
Proven ability to coach/influence at senior leadership levels and cross-functional teams (including field-based teams)
Lead several Kaizen events per year from Pre-work to Event to Closure
Coached teams thru the Kaizen/PDCA approach
Proficient in Problem Solving, Daily Management, Standard Work & Facilitation skills

Responsibilities

Partnering with USCAN Senior Executive and their leadership teams, co-own and support development of the annual “Lean Road Map” and execution plan to drive business results, identifying major processes, key performance indicators (KPIs) and process/KPI owners, and prioritized improvement opportunities, impact, approach, methods, tools and timing
Utilize appropriate lean tools to execute the “Lean Road Map” with a focus on core tools: KPI Bowler, Action Plan, Problem Solving, Kaizen/Value Stream Mapping deployment and installations of Daily Management
Develop the KPI bowler aligned with the annual operating plan and process improvement opportunities
Develop action plans required to achieve the objectives for the year
Develop and deploy the “kaizen funnel” required to achieve the objectives for the year and/or as part of multi-year improvement strategies
Develop and deploy the “daily management” implementation funnel required to achieve the objectives for the year
Apply the Problem-Solving Process (PSP) for KPIs that are off target
Establish and execute a roadmap to build, implement and measure Standard Work (SW) across all business partner’s processes
Train and coach key team members to “build the muscle” of the organization to deploy these tools with decreasing reliance on the USCAN Lean Team for support
Co-own process health check-ins to assist and support leaders in the initial phases of change, ensuring improvements are sustained and a culture of continuous improvement is built
Serve as the process owner for the Monthly Operating Review (MOR), ensuring it is a highly effective review of the most important KPIs and progress in their improvement
Build and implement Daily Management from GEMBA to the MOR with a coherent set of KPIs tied to standard work
Ensure proper training and coaching for effective daily management and a true “embrace the red” culture
Support key Problem Solving efforts and drive team skill development on Problem Solving, being a highly effective coach at root cause problem solving, building good problem-solving skills across the business, and ensuring focus on follow-through of identified countermeasures
Support Hoshin Kanri and “Big Rock” Improvement Priorities as necessary
Coach and develop business partner and direct reports as lean leaders, building core skillsets and driving continuous improvement mindset

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

KPI Bowler

Problem Solving

Daily Management

Standard Work

Continuous Improvement

Action Plan

GE Healthcare

Healthcare technology and data analytics provider

About GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare provides a range of healthcare technologies and services aimed at improving patient care. Its main products include imaging systems, mobile diagnostic devices, patient monitoring solutions, and advanced software for data analysis. These products help medical professionals make informed decisions and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery. Unlike many competitors, GE Healthcare invests significantly in research and development, allocating $1 billion each year to innovate and enhance its offerings. The company’s goal is to support healthcare providers in delivering better patient outcomes, as evidenced by its technology supporting over 300,000 patients daily and managing 2 billion patient scans each year.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1892Year Founded

N/ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Emerging AR technologies increase competition in medical imaging.

Regulatory challenges may delay AI application expansions in healthcare.

Dependence on clinical trial success for new product market positioning.

Differentiation

GE Healthcare invests $1 billion annually in R&D for product innovation.

The company supports over 300,000 patients daily with its healthcare technologies.

GE Healthcare's AIR Recon DL offers 3D motion-insensitive imaging for enhanced MRI quality.

Upsides

Acquisition of Caption Health expands AI-powered ultrasound capabilities.

Successful Phase III trial of [18F]flurpiridaz enhances coronary artery disease detection.

Collaboration with Wayra accelerates digital health innovation in EMEA.

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