Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations – Door Line

Mission & Values

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.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to lead a high-performing production area and drive excellence across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team culture. In this critical leadership role, you'll be responsible for the daily execution and long-term success of a manufacturing operation, leading cross-functional teams, advancing Lean initiatives, developing future leaders, and delivering operational results that directly impact our business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations for a manufacturing area, ensuring strong performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.
• Develop the annual operational plan and align area metrics with overall plant objectives.
• Allocate resources to meet targets.
• Lead and support salaried and hourly production employees within a manufacturing area.
• Use production line boards to track performance, identify issues and drive problem resolution across shifts.
• Maintain a solid understanding of plant operations and follow escalation processes to resolve abnormalities and implement corrective actions.
• Drive adherence to Lean manufacturing practices, standardized work and the site escalation process.
• Track department metrics, manage budgets and deliver daily report-outs during production meetings.
• Establish a consistent operating rhythm including daily meetings with Area Business Leader and Team Leaders.
• Maintain 5S standards across the entire manufacturing area.
• Champion the Appliance Production System and embed continuous improvement into daily operations.
• Engage cross-functional escalation teams, including Lean resources, to address and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Identify and eliminate waste through both short-term countermeasures and long-term improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a second-level responder in the escalation process for operational issues.
• Lead regular reviews of open issues, assign ownership, track actions to closure and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Drive kaizen events and ensure resulting countermeasures are implemented and sustained.
• Oversee work area rebalancing through tools such as Yamazumi charts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, supplier management, and project implementation, with technical expertise across supply chain functions such as warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement or fulfillment.
• Preferred: BS/BA degree, ideally in engineering, supply chain management or business.
• Supply Chain Development Program graduate.
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and driving continuous improvement using Lean, DMAIC, workout or similar methodologies.
• Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, facilitate meetings, coach teams, give constructive feedback and listen effectively.
• Ability to identify, analyze and solve complex problems across cross-functional teams.
• Track record of achieving business goals, leading change and delivering measurable results through analytical methods and disciplined execution.

Working Conditions

You will work in both an office and manufacturing environment.

Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.