Summary

The Materials Manager position will be responsible to coach, drive and lead lean behaviors, principles. They will lead the Materials team using lean concepts to ensure that direct and indirect material is properly forecasted, procured, used and controlled to support production and business metrics including cash flow, inventory, overdue backlog, on-time delivery and transportation / shipment regulatory requirements.
This person will coordinate and expedite the flow of materials according to production schedules and plan/schedule material and production needs. This role impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. This role impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team and has significant input into priorities.
BK Medical is committed to designing active imaging systems that help surgeons visualize anatomy and lesions, guide interventions, and navigate inside the human body. Our mission at BK is to change the standard of care in surgical interventions with real-time visual guidance, giving surgeons the information needed to immediately make critical decisions.
Now, BK Medical is advancing its mission with GE Healthcare. Together, we will reach more customers and continue to empower surgeons to make critical decisions that allow for better care, faster procedures, and reduced complications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure operational alignment with production plan, KPIs and the Quality Management System.
• Own master planning, material processes and systems, prepare and update production schedules and purchasing needs to minimize excess and obsolete inventory
• Identify skill gaps based on organizational requirements. Build and develop a high performing team that meets organizational goals and objectives
• Ownership of ERP system and master data accuracy
• Lead a team of materials professionals in a highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment
• Will lead projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Expected to influence others cross functionally on topics within field, and toward improving local process and plans.
• Manage integration of new systems/processes
• Contributes towards site strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support materials and inventory recommendations. Uses internal and external sources to help with decision making process.
• Optimize inventory and process improvements utilizing LEAN tools and processes.
• Acts as a site mentor for materials management and best practices
• Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) to minimize obsolete material
• Conduct daily walks on the “Gemba” to investigate and resolve material issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technical or related discipline and a minimum 5 years of experience with demonstrated success in roles across supply chain, site, and manufacturing experience; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum 10 years of experience with demonstrated success in roles across supply chain, site, and manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience that includes direct reports
• Solid understanding of materials management, MRP, MPS and procurement
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Expected travel <15%
• Extensive knowledge/experience with optimizing materials management procedures
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience managing a team and developing resource talent
• Expertise in leading and driving change across the organization
• APICS Certification
• Significant influencing and collaboration skills
• Track record of driving improvements using a proactive approach to problem-solving
• ERP knowledge and experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understanding and exposure to different organizational disciplines (i.e., manufacturing, finance and engineering)
• Demonstrated success managing projects
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

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.

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.