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Role Description

This Commercial Lean Leader USCAN will be part of the team responsible for the design, adoption, and execution of the enterprise-wide lean transformation of the Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business in the United States and Canada (USCAN). They will be focused on and partnered with one (or more) of the leaders in the business for their scope of responsibility. The Commercial Lean Leader will possess hands-on experience applying Lean principles and driving results through continuous improvement.

• Co-own and support development of the annual “Lean Road Map” and execution plan to drive business results.
• Identify major processes, key performance indicators (KPIs) and process/KPI owners.
• Prioritized improvement opportunities, impact, approach, methods, tools and timing to maximize business impact and stakeholder participation.
• Utilize appropriate lean tools to design and execute the PDx USCAN “Growth Road Map” with a focus on:
• Problem Solving
• Daily Management
• Funnel management
• Kaizen events
• 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 PDx USCAN Lean Team for support.
• Co-own process health check-ins to assist and support leaders in the initial phases of change.
• Ensure the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) is a highly effective review of most important KPIs and our progress in their improvement.
• Build and implement Daily Management from GEMBA to the MOR with a coherent set of KPIs tied to the above 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Build core skillsets and drive continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree
• Overall minimum 7 years of professional experience, with 3-5 years of experience applying lean tools and systems to drive continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to coach/influence at senior leadership levels and cross-functional teams.
• Led many Kaizen events from Pre-work to Event to Closure.
• Coached teams through the Kaizen/PDCA approach.
• Proficient in Problem Solving, Daily Management, Standard Work & Facilitation skills in a commercial/transactional environment.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Technical Expertise - Significant practitioner experience in Growth & Lean tools and processes.
• Strong commercial focus on customer and end user experience.

Requirements

• Master’s/MBA degree preferred.
• Healthcare and/or medical device industry experience preferred.
• Capability to support teams/events through virtual tools (i.e. Microsoft Teams, Miro, etc.) as well as on-site workshops.
• Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations from a general manager’s or executive leader’s perspective.
• Deep actual experience with lean principles and practices.
• Proven ability to quickly bring order and structure to Big Rocks and other critical programs.
• Growth mindset with hands-on approach.
• Preferred candidate will be in central time zone.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range: $140,000.00-$210,000.00 Annual.
• Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI).
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

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
• Application Deadline: April 04, 2026