Lean & Transformation Leader
The Lean & Transformation Leader is responsible for embedding Lean principles and driving enterprise-wide transformation across GE HealthCare's commercial, operational, R&D / technology, and service domains. This role leads strategic initiatives to improve agility, reduce waste, and enhance customer responsiveness while aligning with GEHC's proprietary Heartbeat Business System.
Key responsibilities include :
- Strategic Transformation Execution :
- Lead execution of Big Rocks aligned with GEHC's 2030 Vision.
- Drive Kaizen events and Lean projects across global and regional sites.
- Collaborate with global and regional leaders to align transformation goals.
- Lean System Deployment :
- Operationalize Heartbeat fundamentals : Standard Work, Daily Management System (DMS), Problem Solving Process (PSP), and Kaizen.
- Lead Lean Bootcamps and eLearning for leadership teams to build practitioner capability.
- Organizational Design & Change Management :
- Partner with HR and Talent teams to implement organizational design strategies and change management processes.
- Serve as a coach and enabler for People & Culture initiatives, ensuring alignment with Lean behaviors.
- Performance & KPI Management :
- Establish and monitor KPIs using visual management tools and bowler charts.
- Drive accountability at the point of impact through Genba coaching and PSP facilitation.
- Cross-Functional Leadership :
- Coordinate with Business Segments (Imaging, AVS, PCS, PDx), Regions (USCAN, China and International) and Functions (Supply Chain and Global Service) teams to implement Lean tools and improve operational outcomes.
- Lead supplier and manufacturing transfers, product localization, and VBP win rate improvements.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or other technical field.10+ years of experience in Lean transformation, and / or organizational design, or operational improvement.Proven track record in leading large-scale change in complex, matrixed organizations, that deliver on expected results.Demonstrated success in a past leadership role with a strong, hands-on background in implementing HBS or similar lean systems.Strong facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.Experience in regional market operations and regulatory environments (e.g., China, U.S.) preferred.Desired characteristics :
Master's degree.5+ years of experience leading operational teams in commercial, operational, R&D / technology, and service domains.Ability to view the business from a general manager's perspective and understand how improvements in one area can impact the whole organization.Practitioner mindset with hands-on Lean experience.Ability to influence executive leaders and drive cultural change.Strategic thinker with a hands-on, analytical approach and a strong focus on customer experience.Fluent in English; regional language fluency (e.g., Mandarin) preferred for local roles.Effective in navigating global organizations, managing across geographies, cultures, and functions.Change agent with the ability to make a compelling case for Lean and deliver measurable impact.Strong collaboration and communication skills, from the shop floor to the boardroom.Demonstrated success in managing multi-million-dollar budgets and implementing Lean business systems in global businesses.