Executive Heartbeat Lean Leader, Office of Heartbeat
GE HealthCare · Operations · Lead · 17d ago
Open to candidates across Europe.
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Open to candidates across Europe.
“Based in Europe, this executive role leads the enterprise-wide Lean transformation within GE HealthCare’s Office of Heartbeat.”
Role is based in Europe with up to 40% European and international travel.
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- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
As an Executive Lean Leader within the Office of Heartbeat, you will support the design, adoption, functional leadership, and execution of GE HealthCare's enterprise-wide Lean transformation across Europe. You will embed Lean thinking and the Heartbeat Business System into the business's daily operations, partnering closely with global stakeholders to analyze genba operations, prioritize improvement initiatives, and align operational routines with company strategic goals.
What you'll do
- Provide Lean leadership across regions, segments, and functions while mentoring teams of Heartbeat Lean Leaders.
- Partner with global business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities through Kaizen events.
- Co-lead regional operating rhythms, including operating reviews, long-term strategy, and priorities planning.
- Support the rollout of the Heartbeat Business System via bootcamps, coaching, and training on Lean fundamentals.
- Establish Lean capability programs embedding standard work, daily management, value stream mapping, and problem solving.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) with at least 15 years in general management or Lean operational leadership roles.
- At least 10 years of experience building capability across Lean practices like Hoshin Kanri, value stream mapping, and daily management systems.
- Working knowledge of business processes in medical equipment or other regulated industries.
- Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate workflows.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% across Europe and internationally.
About GE HealthCare
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator dedicated to providing integrated solutions for healthcare providers.
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