Production Team leader

Job Description Summary

Perform the daily operations of plants to ensure reliability and consistency on the production line. Includes Service Shops. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

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.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of front-line manufacturing employees. Typically managing hourly employee populations.
• Executes production according to the appropriate instructions
• Developing conceptual knowledge of professional discipline. May include support roles with specialized expertise or technical knowledge in broad area
• Applies general knowledge of business developed through education or past experience. Understands how work of own team contributes to the area.
• Resolves issues using established procedures. Consults supervisor or more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• Collaborates with others to solve issues. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE HealthCare. Exchanges technical information, asks questions and checks for understanding.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Production Engineering
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in managing shopfloor operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
• Skilled in handling union-related matters, fostering positive labor relations and resolving conflicts.
• Proficient in lean manufacturing methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and KANBAN, to optimize processes and reduce waste.
• Extensive experience with Six Sigma principles and practices, driving continuous improvement and quality enhancement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, adept at identifying issues, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective solutions.
  
  

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Self-starter, energizing, result oriented, and able to multi-task
• Excellent teamwork, coordination and people management skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
  

Inclusion and Diversity

GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.

We 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.

Disclaimer: GE HealthCare will never ask for payment to process documents, refer you to a third party to process applications or visas, or ask you to pay costs. Never send money to anyone suggesting they can provide employment with GE HealthCare.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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