Production Team Leader

About the Role GE HealthCare Japan is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee the production lines of advanced medical devices and drive the achievement of quality, efficiency, and safety targets.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage daily operations of the Production Team, maintaining high morale and productivity while driving execution of production plans to achieve SQDC targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost).
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain consistent high-quality output.
• Uphold safety regulations and maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
• Develop, coach, and evaluate team members; provide training to strengthen organizational capability.
• Oversee maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment; coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to resolve issues and optimize operations.
• Analyze production data, lead KPI management and improvement activities; share information through regular meetings and escalate issues; collaborate with global teams as needed, communicating in English.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 3+ years in a team leader or supervisory role.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial) or equivalent practical experience.
• Shop floor management experience (process control, staffing, productivity improvement).
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Basic knowledge of labor management and people management.
• Strong problem-solving skills: identification of issues, root cause analysis, and implementation of countermeasures.
• Japanese business level (reading, writing, speaking); English for business reading/writing and participation in meetings.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Nice to Have

• Experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping and Kanban implementation/operation.
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience working in multinational teams or global projects.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary not disclosed; Relocation assistance: No.
• Benefits not specified in posting.