Manufacturing Strategy Manager
GE HealthCare
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Upgrade to Pro — $25/moManufacturing & Capacity Strategy Execution
Support the development and execution of global manufacturing, capacity, and resiliency strategies aligned with long‑term business objectives and customer needs.
Translate manufacturing strategy into clear roadmaps, initiatives, and milestones across sites and functions.
Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify current‑ and future‑state capacity requirements.
Business Case Development & Network Optimization
Support development and evaluation strategic business cases for manufacturing network design, capacity expansion, and resiliency initiatives, including cost–benefit and risk trade‑off analyses.
Contribute make/buy assessments and manufacturing footprint decisions for new product introductions, vertical integration, and external supply opportunities.
Provide analytical input and data‑driven insights to support recommendations on manufacturing locations and investment prioritization.
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
Support the definition, tracking, and governance of KPIs and metrics related to manufacturing capacity, utilization, resilience, and financial performance.
Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination, and resource optimization.
Monitor progress of initiatives and prepare clear, concise updates for senior leadership Track progress of initiatives and prepare clear, structured updates and materials for senior leadership review.
Change Management & Capability Building
Support change management efforts associated with manufacturing strategy initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption.
Compliance & Quality
Ensure manufacturing strategy and capacity initiatives align with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
Promote a culture of compliance, patient focus, and operational excellence across all initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
Solid experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing strategy roles within a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or diagnostics preferred).
Understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning; experience with sterile, aseptic, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage.
Experience working across global, cross‑functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
Experience working with business cases and financial acumen.
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analyses and strategic insights clearly to senior leaders.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
Learning agility and comfort operating in evolving and ambiguous environments.
Effective collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Execution‑focused mindset with attention to detail and follow‑through.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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