Materials Manager Business Team Leader – Tube Teardown

Job Description Summary

The Materials Manager / Business Team Leader (BTL) Tube Teardown is a dual-role leadership position responsible for driving strategic materials management and leading daily teardown operations at the Repair Operations Center (ROC). This role oversees inventory planning material flow and supply chain optimization while providing leadership for the teardown team to ensure safe compliant and efficient execution. The successful candidate will champion Lean principles foster team development and deliver measurable improvements in inventory turns cash utilization and operational performance.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Materials Leadership

Lead the materials organization including planning scheduling and inventory control to support production and repair operations.

Develop and implement site-wide materials strategies aligned with business objectives and Lean principles.

Drive initiatives to improve inventory turns reduce excess and obsolete inventory and enhance cash flow.

Tube Teardown Operations Management

Supervise the Production Team Leader and oversee daily teardown shipping and receiving activities.

Ensure timely completion of work orders and adherence to safety quality and compliance standards.

Manage labor resources and operational budgets for the teardown function.

Collaborate closely with the Electric Avenue (EA) team to align on quality on-time delivery (OTD) and cost objectives across shared workflows.

Lean & Continuous Improvement

Act as a Lean coach for the ROC embedding Lean tools and behaviors into daily operations.

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Drive standard work eliminate waste and improve throughput and efficiency.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Utilize the Daily Management System to track and report KPIs including labor hour consumption inventory accuracy and throughput.

Prepare and present weekly Tier 4 performance charts including updates on ATS / concerns (open and past due) inventory reduction initiatives discrepant material at risk for obsolescence reserve obsolescence targets (no incremental value) cycle count accuracy and net adjustments part shortages impacting repair open and past due purchase orders peer appraisal status and upcoming QMS training requirements.

Establish team goals that meet or exceed quality and productivity standards.

Systems & Technology

Leverage ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) to manage material planning purchasing and inventory control.

Troubleshoot digital system errors (e.g. FedEx issues BOL creation) and implement system enhancements.

Compliance & Safety

Lead Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) efforts for materials and teardown operations.

Ensure proper handling of powered industrial vehicles and safe operation of disassembly equipment.

Team Development & Collaboration

Create and execute training plans to build team capability and foster a culture of accountability.

Partner with operations engineering sourcing and finance teams to ensure seamless material flow and support for new programs.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution or High School diploma / GED with 10 years of production or supply chain experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials planning supply chain or teardown operations.

Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or Masters degree in Supply Chain Operations or related field.

8 years of progressive experience in materials planning and execution.

APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP).

Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Proficiency in Oracle or similar ERP systems.

Experience managing represented staff and prioritizing safety.

Familiarity with teardown / disassembly operations shipping / receiving workflows and supplier / customer integration.

Moderate mechanical aptitude and ability to solve complex problems.

Strong communication skills and data-driven decision-making.

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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

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1