Manufacturing Quality Director: Lead Quality & Cost Excellence

GE Appliances, a Haier company; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Lafayette, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Director to lead quality strategy and execution across plant operations. You will drive FPY, COQ, and OEE improvements, lead CAPA programs, and partner with engineering, operations, and supplier quality to ensure top‑level product quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement within a QMS framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Experience in Quality/Manufacturing engineering and leadership roles preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing quality strategy and drive performance across operations.
• Own KPIs like FPY, COQ, SCR, and OEE; implement CAPA and containment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality in processes.
• Develop and mentor the quality organization and ensure compliance with QMS.

Skills

Quality Leadership

FPY

COQ

OEE

CAPA

Lean

Cross-functional

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Quality Systems

Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

GE Appliances, a Haier company, in Lafayette, GA is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Director to lead quality strategy and execution across plant operations. You will drive FPY, COQ, and OEE improvements, lead CAPA programs, and partner with engineering, operations, and supplier quality to ensure top‑level product quality and cost efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement within a QMS framework.