Manufacturing Operations Leader: Lean & Safety

GE Appliances; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances in New Haven, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to oversee day-to-day factory operations, production support, and facility readiness. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, materials, and finance to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical and financial skills, and a track record of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and cross-functional collaboration. Occasional off-shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering or related field is required.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of EHS and safety practices.
• Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily factory operations and production execution.
• Staffing, attendance oversight and performance coaching.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, supply chain and finance.
• Promote Lean, standard work, and 5S across the facility.

Skills

Operations leadership

Factory floor troubleshooting

EHS compliance

ERP systems (Oracle)

BOM and standard cost

Education

BS/BA in engineering or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Windchill

AGILE

Magnit

Job description

GE Appliances in New Haven, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Leader to oversee day-to-day factory operations, production support, and facility readiness. You will coordinate with engineering, quality, materials, and finance to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical and financial skills, and a track record of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and cross-functional collaboration. Occasional off-shift work may be required.