Production Team Leader
GE Healthcare Japan is seeking a Production Team Leader. This position plays a critical role in overseeing the production lines of advanced medical devices and driving the achievement of quality, efficiency, and safety targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily operations of the production team, maintaining high morale and productivity
- Drive execution of production plans and ensure achievement of SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) targets
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs (leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies)
- Ensure compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO 13485) and maintain consistent high-quality output
- Uphold safety regulations and policies to maintain a safe and compliant work environment
- Develop team members through coaching, training, and performance management to strengthen organizational capability
- Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and optimize operations
- Analyze production data and lead KPI tracking and improvement initiatives
- Facilitate regular team meetings to promote communication, alignment, and timely problem resolution
- Communicate effectively with global teams in English as required
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a team leader or supervisory role
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Production, or related field) or equivalent practical experience
- Proven experience in shop floor management (production control, workforce allocation, productivity improvement)
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 13485
- Basic knowledge and experience in labor management and team leadership
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Working proficiency in English (able to read/write documents and participate in meetings and basic discussions)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in medical device manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and Kanban implementation
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
- Experience working in multinational teams or global projects
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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