Production Group Leader (2nd Shift )

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Group Lead is a working leader responsible for coordinating and directing the daily activities of a designated manufacturing team while actively performing production-related work. This role supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations by assisting with production planning, scheduling work, providing employee instruction and training, monitoring quality and productivity, resolving routine production issues, and ensuring adherence to standard work. The Group Lead serves as a technical resource and point of contact for team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence. This position does not have authority for personnel actions such as hiring, discipline, performance management, compensation, or termination decisions.

Our Phoenix team supports the manufacturing and operational processes behind ultrasound imaging technologies used by providers worldwide. It's hands-on work connected to the quality and reliability those technologies are built to deliver.

Essential Responsibilities

• •Direct and coordinate the daily work activities of a defined group of employees.
• •Assist in planning, scheduling, and prioritizing work to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
• •Provide instruction and training to employees and ensure training records are properly documented.
• •Monitor production activities and communicate performance, shortages, quality concerns, and operational issues to leadership.
• •Troubleshoot and assist in resolving production, material, equipment, and process-related issues.
• •Support the implementation of new products, processes, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
• •Serve as a technical resource for team members and help establish best practices.
• •Ensure compliance with safety requirements, standard work, quality procedures, and company policies.
• •Perform production, rework, indirect labor, and support activities as required to maintain operational efficiency.
• •Accurately perform transactions within company computer systems and maintain required records.
• •Support inventory management activities, including receiving, storage, issuing, verification, and movement of materials.
• •Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure work areas, stockrooms, and supermarkets are organized and orderly.
• •Communicate operational changes and production priorities to team members across shifts.
• •Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and recommend solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• •Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Operations teams to support operational objectives.
• •Interface effectively with coworkers, suppliers, transportation providers, and internal customers.

Qualifications/Requirements

• •High School Diploma or GED required.
• •Minimum two (2) years of manufacturing, production, logistics, or related experience.
• •2nd Shift
• •Demonstrated ability to read, write, and understand oral and written instructions.
• •Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical calculations including multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• •Demonstrated ability to use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and inspection equipment.
• •Demonstrated ability to accurately use precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• •Demonstrated ability to perform transactions within company computer systems.
• •Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles and maintain required operator certifications, where applicable.
• •Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials as required by the job.
• •Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring standing, bending, repetitive motion, and material handling.
• •Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and quality requirements.

Desired Characteristics

• •Proven leadership ability and a high degree of self-initiative.
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• •Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• •Ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members through instruction and hands-on support.
• •Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• •Ability to effectively collaborate across departments and shifts.
• •Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S, or similar operational excellence initiatives.
• •Thorough understanding of departmental processes and operational requirements.
• •Consistently demonstrates accountability, professionalism, and a positive team-oriented approach.

We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.



Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No