Job Description Summary
Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Owns/influences budgets and operating plans. The role is guided by operating policy. Works with cross functional teams. The role has autonomy within the operational area or a segment within a larger business unit. The role may have a major impact on a small business unit or Family within a Function or P&L. High levels of evaluative judgment and operational acumen are required to achieve outcomes.
Job Description
Director, Integrated Supply Chain – GE Healthcare
Position Summary
This role coordinates all the deliverables from the Central AME team in a business segment across a dozen factories. Lead integrated supply chain Technology roadmap to enable Industry 4.0 for Imaging segment within GE Healthcare. Drive operational excellence, digital factory, automation, and cost optimization across supply chain functions. Enable scalable production and regulatory compliance through advanced manufacturing technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with segment teams to develop strategies to deploy manufacturing technology, and deliver on execution commitments for manufacturing technology solutions in the business to drive successful outcomes.
- Integrate Design for Manufacturing, Design for Test, and Design for Service into deliverables.
- Collaborate with central AME teams on additive manufacturing, electronics printing, test automation and software configuration.
- Define and execute Industry 4.0 operations technology roadmap to ensure efficiency, flexibility, and quality through real-time data analysis and automation.
- Drive business savings through participation in kaizens and disruptive cost workouts.
- Ensure standard implementation of automation and test platforms across segment operations and plants.
- Drive alignment with automation and test architects in NPI, transfer, and dual-site production programs, shaping strategies, budgets, DFx, and IoT implementation; ensure the functional teams deliver on commitments and plans with the segments, including NPI and VCP and technology implementation commitments.
- Manage Integrated Supply Chain deliverables and validate test/automation requirements with engineering.
- Support Advanced Technology projects to drive Design for Manufacturing and cost-effective product designs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of leadership experience in healthcare or regulated manufacturing industries.
- Expertise in automation, test systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale budgets.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience with FDA, ISO 13485, and healthcare regulatory standards.
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, and digital twin technologies.
- Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
SPB1
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunities 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.
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