Operations Manager

Plant Operations LeaderLead the daily operations of plant, leveraging Lean principles to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line and distribution operations for our customers. Includes Customer Service teams. Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required. GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions Include:Driving distribution and manufacturing teams, in US and/or Mexico, towards execution of Business Goals using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodology.Ensuring sufficient capacity exists to achieve all customer commitments per the OPSI plan.Driving Product Quality, Six Sigma, and Lean so that internal business metrics are met.Manage an operation, business, unit, or part of a production facility in order to reach defined targets in quality, cost, delivery and safety. Ensure continuous business improvement according to benchmarks and standards. Team management of salaried employees.Manages a small to medium team of senior professionals as well as others. Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.Comply with EHS regulations and policies; identify and report any EHS concern and support on corrective actions.Quality Expectations:Complete all planned Quality & Compliance training within the defined deadlines.Identify and report any quality or compliance concerns and support corrective actions.Required Qualifications:BS Degree in Engineering / Business Administration or similar5 years of experience with leadership in manufacturing or supply chain roleBilingualAbility to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutionsPreferred Qualifications:Mentoring and coaching abilities, demonstrated ability to motivate & inspire othersClear thinker: Simplifying strategy into specific actions with clear accountability, making decisions with speed & accuracy based on best available information & communicating priorities clearly & conciselyLeadership, energizing teams, and project managementAbility to motivate and maintain high moral, employee involvement, safety and teamworkSix Sigma trained with ability to apply tools and process rigorAbility to deliver results in an ambiguous environmentChange agent with energy, passion & enthusiasm to drive changeInterpersonal, teamwork & networking skillsExternal Focus: Understanding customer needs, marketplace dynamics, industry trends, & the competitive landscape in the industry/function & considering the external impact of business activities & decisions on the external environmentMaster Degree / MBAAPICS CertificationMedical Quality Regulatory experienceEHS / VPP Regulation experienceExperience with Warehouse Management System / Customer Service / LogisticsWe expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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