Executive Lean Leader

GE HealthCare

. Lead the enterprise-wide Lean transformation within GE HealthCare’s Office of Heartbeat .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemoteSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean transformation and capability building, with a strong focus on Hoshin Kanri, value stream mapping, and change management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic improvements in a regulated industry.

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Lean Transformation LeadershipHoshin Kanri ImplementationChange Management ExpertiseGlobal Lean-System DeploymentCapability Building in Lean Practices

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Hard Skills

Lean PracticesValue Stream MappingProblem SolvingDaily Management SystemStandard WorkKaizen EventsAction PlanningProcess ImprovementStrategic PlanningOperational Leadership

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityTime ManagementProgram ManagementExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolsChatGPTClaudeCopilotVisual Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Medical EquipmentRegulated IndustryChange Management FrameworkCustomer ExperienceExecutive Storytelling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the enterprise-wide Lean transformation within GE HealthCare’s Office of Heartbeat
Support the design, adoption, functional leadership, and execution of the Heartbeat Business System
Champion, coach, and mentor Lean change and lead Heartbeat Lean Leaders
Partner with global stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities through Kaizen events and Lean initiatives
Co-lead operating reviews, long-term strategy, and priority planning across regions, segments, and functions
Support Heartbeat Business System bootcamps, leader coaching, and training
Embed standard work, daily management, problem solving, kaizen, value stream mapping, and action planning into business operations
Establish a Lean capability program and develop capability from tactical deployment to strategic value-stream transformation
Analyze work at the genba, diagnose challenges, test process improvements, and execute action plans
Execute Hoshin Kanri priorities and drive improved business results, culture, EBITDA, and Free Cash Flow
Lead significant change management to sustain the Heartbeat Business System

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) required; Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 15 years of experience in a General Management or Lean/operational leadership role
Minimum 10 years of capability building across a variety of Lean practices, including Hoshin Kanri, problem solving, daily management system, standard work, and value stream mapping
Working knowledge of business processes within the medical equipment or other regulated industry
Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar platforms
Experience with global Lean-system deployment and operations/services teams
Strong facilitation and ability to influence without authority across segments, regions, and functions
Excellent time, program, and project management skills
High attention to detail in daily and visual management
Proven ability to hold senior leaders accountable to commitments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive storytelling
Experience with change management, preferably the ADKAR framework
Deep commercial experience focused on customer and end-user experience
Ability to travel up to 40% across Europe and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No