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Lean & Transformation LeaderIllinois Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
Lean & Transformation Leader

Lean & Transformation Leader

Illinois Staffing • Chicago, IL, US
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

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.
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