Senior Materials Leader

Job Description Summary

Work strategically to drive physical and systematic changes in the material flow process by deploying Lean / Six Sigma methodology. Manage group of Materials Specialists and/or Materials Planners / Warehouse associates.

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

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Inventory management with

  • Supplier material Stream

  • Stocking levels

  • Transactional Process Support

• Global allocation of material.

• Resource allocation.

• Lean manufacturing initiatives and support.

• Establishing and maintaining a teamwork environment with Sourcing.

• Manage all aspects of transfer projects from initiation through closure.

• Lead the team(s) to develop scope and project plans to complete the project.

• Partner and work cross-functionally with other organizations to develop plans for Materials flow standardization, inventory management, Support of transactional processes, Phase-In-Phase-Out (PIPO), etc.

• Influence Managers to develop buy-in and support for the project, resource plans, timelines, etc. and to ensure timely execution.

• Prioritize the execution of others and report out progress to larger team and business leaders.

• Assist team members in setting project-based priorities. Provide feedback as required.

• Identify potential obstacles and develop contingency plans.

• Partner with Engineering and Sourcing teams to secure materials to meet program goals.

• Positive supplier relationships.

• 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:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 2-3 years of master scheduler, supply chain experience, logistics/warehouse, or distribution.

• Experience driving changes initiatives.

• Experience in leadership capacity.

• Bilingual- Spanish

• On-site full time

 Preferred Q​ualifications:

• Ability to successfully motivate and maintain employee involvement while driving change.

• Oracle knowledge and experience.

• Lean Manufacturing Experience

• OMLP Graduate

• Lean Manufacturing AWO Leadership Experience

• MBA or Masters’ Degree

• APICS CPIM Certification

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.

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

Additional Information

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: No