Manufacturing Manager

GE HealthCare•West Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and within departments according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material and production needs. The role is responsible for departmental operations planning and execution, or for executing professional activities within a technical discipline. It functions with some autonomy under established policies or review of end results, and allows procedures and practices to be modified as long as standards for quality, volume, and timeliness are met. The manager oversees master planning, material processes and systems, production schedules, and purchasing needs. The role ensures operational alignment with production plans and KPIs and optimizes inventory and processes. It includes direct people-management responsibility, including staffing, hiring, and performance development. The position uses in-depth technical knowledge and analytical thinking to execute policy and strategy, and may propose solutions beyond established parameters for complex manufacturing processes and interdependent production cycles. The role draws on internal and limited external sources to make decisions, serves as a resource for less-experienced colleagues, and may lead small, low-risk projects. It also involves explaining information, building team consensus, communicating performance expectations, and handling sensitive issues. For roles outside the United States, advanced experience in Manufacturing and Materials Planning and Execution is required; the knowledge level is comparable to a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with relevant experience. For roles in the United States, a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least six years of experience in the relevant job family or function is required. The company will not sponsor employment visas for this opening. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

For roles outside the United States: advanced experience in Manufacturing and Materials Planning and Execution; knowledge comparable to a bachelor's degree or a high school diploma with relevant experience.
For roles in the United States: bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least six years of experience in relevant job families or functions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials from suppliers and among departments according to production schedules.
Plan and schedule material and production needs.
Manage master planning, material processes and systems, production schedules, and purchasing needs.
Ensure operational alignment with production plans and KPIs.
Optimize inventory and drive process improvements.
Hire, staff, develop, and manage the performance of team members.
Use technical expertise and analytical thinking to execute policy and strategy and address complex manufacturing processes.
Serve as a resource for less-experienced colleagues and potentially lead small, low-risk projects.
Explain information, build team consensus, communicate performance expectations, and handle sensitive issues.