Manager, Manufacturing Operations Door Line

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Newburg (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Manager for Manufacturing Operations in Newburg, KY. The role involves overseeing daily production operations, driving continuous improvement, and managing a production team.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, strong technical expertise, and a BS/BA degree in engineering or business. A robust understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated technical acumen across supply chain functions.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead teams in aggressive response to inefficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and processes.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Supplier management

Project implementation

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA degree in engineering or business

Job description

Manager, Manufacturing Operations – Door Line

Location: Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations

• Oversee daily production operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Directly manage hourly production team members, including Team Leaders.
• Own operational performance for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Align area goals with plant-wide objectives and lead daily start‑up of production area.
• Ensure proper staffing, adjust for absenteeism, and review daily production plans with Team Leaders.
• Maintain accurate production line boards for performance tracking and shift‑to‑shift communication.
• Follow escalation protocols, act as first responder for production issues, and enforce Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in daily production meetings, communicate key issues to leadership, and cascade necessary information.
• Implement standardized work, coach Team Leaders to ensure process stability, and maintain 5S standards.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead teams in aggressive response to inefficiencies and drive root cause analysis.
• Support the Business Leader in managing cross‑functional teams to reduce waste.
• Participate in department reviews, prioritize open items, and ensure timely closure.
• Lead and champion Kaizen Events; enforce effective implementation of countermeasures.
• Use tools such as Yamazumi charts to plan and execute work area rebalancing.

Leadership & Administration

• Partner with HR to ensure fair, consistent, and timely administration of all employee relations matters.
• Manage staffing levels, job postings, timecards, and pay accuracy; oversee overtime needs and compliance.
• Issue timely, well‑documented discipline and support HR in investigations when required.
• Communicate company updates, process changes, and other written communications promptly and clearly.

Quality

• Enforce all quality standards and processes; monitor daily quality performance and close unresolved issues.
• Embed quality standards into Standardized Work and partner cross‑functionally with engineering and quality teams.
• Track and reduce scrap through analysis and preventive action; drive improvement in First Pass Yield and Service Call Rate.

Safety

• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all PPE, safety rules, and procedures.
• Lead and own accident investigations within 24 hours, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain the department safety action list and ensure timely closure of corrective actions from incidents and ergonomic assessments.
• Drive accountability for safe behaviors through daily engagement and visible leadership presence on the floor.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including supplier management and project implementation.
• Demonstrated technical acumen across supply chain functions such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, and fulfillment.
• BS/BA degree preferred, ideally in engineering, supply chain management or business.
• Six Sigma certification preferred, with strong knowledge of Lean, DMAIC, and related change mechanisms.
• Demonstrated accomplishments showing results‑driven methodology, analytical methods, schedule achievement, and teamwork.
• Prior Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage others effectively.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 you are authorized to work in the U.S.