Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations

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? 

Responsible for the overall operational plan, performance and improvement of an entire value stream operation within a manufacturing facility. Develop, lead 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

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS: Oversees manufacturing operations for an entire value stream within a 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. 
• Lead activities of cross-functional manufacturing team, to include responsibility for salaried and hourly team members within the assigned business unit.  
• Direct Reports include Area Business Leader (ABL) and Process Improvement Engineer (PIE) 
• Indirect Reports: Team Leader 
• 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 TL's and ABL's. Maintain rigor around daily team leader meetings, escalation meetings, etc. 
• 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, Process Improvement Engineers and Team Leaders to ensure standardized work is in place and is followed. 
• Ensure adherence to Job Instruction method by reviewing and verifying Job Instruction forms, including cross training matrix, and Team Leader delivery of four step method to ensure ‘Critical Points’ and ‘Why’ are conveyed accurately and effectively. 
• Ensure 5S standards are met for the entire value stream. 

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:  Live, promote and teach the Appliance Production System philosophy and drive continuous improvement within the value stream operation. 

• Lead and promote work team(s) that react aggressively to factory inefficiencies. Drive 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. 
• Lead regular meetings to review department issues. Prioritize and assign ownership for open items. Track items to closure and ensure f