Manufacturing Strategy Associate

GE HealthCare; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE HealthCare in Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Strategy Associate to support the development and execution of global manufacturing and capacity strategies that enable long-term growth, resilience, and security of supply.

The role collaborates with manufacturing sites, engineering, and supply chain teams to translate enterprise strategy into initiatives, roadmaps, and business cases, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven insights to optimize capacity and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5–7 years in manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing strategy within regulated industries (pharma preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning; experience with sterile/aseptic manufacturing is an advantage.
• Experience working across global, cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex analyses to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global manufacturing, capacity, and resiliency strategies aligned with long-term objectives.
• Translate manufacturing strategy into roadmaps, initiatives, and milestones across sites and functions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify current- and future-state capacity requirements.
• Contribute to business cases for manufacturing network design, capacity expansion, and related initiatives.
• Provide analytical input and data-driven insights to support location and investment decisions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven insights

Regulated industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

As the Manufacturing Strategy Associate, you will be an individual contributor within the Manufacturing Strategy function, reporting to the Manufacturing strategy Leader. The role supports the development and execution of global manufacturing and capacity strategies that enable long-term business growth, resilience, and security of supply.

The Manufacturing Strategy Associate collaborates with manufacturing sites, engineering, and integrated supply chain stakeholders to support the translation of enterprise-level strategy into initiatives, business cases, and roadmaps. The role leverages analytical capability and manufacturing operations expertise, operating through collaboration and influence within a complex, global organization.

Manufacturing & Capacity Strategy Execution

• Support the development and execution of global manufacturing, capacity, and resiliency strategies aligned with long-term business objectives and customer needs.
• Translate manufacturing strategy into clear roadmaps, initiatives, and milestones across sites and functions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify current-and future-state capacity requirements.

Business Case Development & Network Optimization

• Support development and evaluation strategic business cases for manufacturing network design, capacity expansion, and resiliency initiatives, including cost-benefit and risk trade-off analyses.
• Contribute make/buy assessments and manufacturing footprint decisions for new product introductions, vertical integration, and external supply opportunities.
• Provide analytical input and data-driven insights to support recommendations on manufacturing locations and investment prioritization.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Support the definition, tracking, and governance of KPIs and metrics related to manufacturing capacity, utilization, resilience, and financial performance.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to identify opportunities for cost reduction, waste elimination, and resource optimization.
• Monitor progress of initiatives and prepare clear, concise updates for senior leadership Track progress of initiatives and prepare clear, structured updates and materials for senior leadership review.

Change Management & Capability Building

• Support change management efforts associated with manufacturing strategy initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and adoption.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure manufacturing strategy and capacity initiatives align with applicable regulatory, quality, and safety requirements.
• Promote a culture of compliance, patient focus, and operational excellence across all initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5 - 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, or manufacturing strategy roles within a regulated industry (pharmaceuticals, life sciences, or diagnostics preferred).
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and capacity planning; experience with sterile, aseptic, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Experience working across global, cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority.
• Experience working with business cases and financial acumen.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex analyses and strategic insights clearly to senior leaders.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Learning agility and comfort operating in evolving and ambiguous environments.
• Effective collaboration, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Execution-focused mindset with attention to detail and follow-through.

Inclusion and Diversity

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.

Total Rewards

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No