Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (M2)

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

As a Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Operations, you'll work in the AP-1 Plastics CoE and will be responsible for the overall operational plan, performance, and improvement of an entire value stream operation within a manufacturing facility. Develop, manage and coach salaried and hourly team members to achieve high performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Position

Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations (M2)

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

The Senior Manager, manufacturing operations oversees the entire value stream within the plant.

• Own and prepare the annual operational plan/playbook for a manufacturing value stream. Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture. Align area metrics with overall plant goals; organize resources to deliver on these metrics.
• Head up activities of cross-functional manufacturing team, to include responsibility for salaried and hourly team members within the assigned business unit.
• Direct Reports are Area Business Leaders (ABLs)
• Utilize production line boards to collect information on value stream performance, issue identification and problem resolution. Ensure information is passed on to the following shift and management. Hold team accountable to maintain and manage the boards.
• Maintain a good technical knowledge of operations; follow the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities and recommend corrective action as required.
• Ensure the Lean manufacturing practices and Escalation Process set forth under the Appliance Production System are followed and adhered to within the value stream manufacturing operations.
• Manage and track all department metrics and budget. Prepare daily report-out of metrics for production meeting.
• Establish daily operating rhythm in department. Conduct daily start up meeting with ABL's.
• Prepare topics for daily team meetings; ensure team leaders understand and cascade the message appropriately and correctly. Rotate through the team meetings each day.
• Oversee the deployment of standardized work within the value stream operation. Ensure process stability through following standardized work.
• Coach and develop Area Business Leaders to ensure standardized work is in place and is followed.
• Ensure adherence to Job Instruction method by reviewing and verifying Job Instruction forms and including cross training matrix
• Ensure 5S standards are met for the entire value stream.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: 

• Live, promote and teach the Appliance Production System philosophy and steer continuous improvement within the value stream operation.
• Manage and promote work team(s) that react proactively to factory inefficiencies. Steer problem-solving and root cause identification of problems for the entire value stream.
• Engage all members of cross-functional escalation team to address and resolve problems, ex. Area Business Leaders, Team Leaders, Kaizen Promotion Officers, and other Lean resources.
• Continuously identify and work to reduce waste in the area for both short term and long-term improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a second-level responder within the escalation process for problems/issues within the value stream operation.
• Run regular meetings to review department issues. Prioritize and assign ownership for open items. Track items to closure and ensure follow-up with key stakeholders.
• Promote kaizen events within the department. Ensure related countermeasures are implemented on manufacturing line(s).
• Oversee the planning and execution of work area rebalancing utilizing Yamazumi charts.

LEADERSHIP. 

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership for a highly energized, integrated, cross-functional manufacturing team.
• Create goals for each member of the team. Ensure career coaching, performance feedback, employee training and talent development. Participate in the annual perfor