Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations 1st Shift

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations for 1st shift in Decatur, Alabama. You will oversee end-to-end manufacturing area, driving safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture, while leading cross‑functional teams to implement Lean practices.

You will develop the annual operational plan, allocate resources, monitor metrics, and coach leaders to sustain standardized work and continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing teams in a high‑volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and standardized work.
• Proven track record of mentoring leaders and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations for a manufacturing area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture.
• Develop the annual operational plan and align area metrics with plant objectives.
• Lead and coach salaried and hourly production employees within a manufacturing area.
• Track department metrics and deliver daily updates during production meetings.
• Drive kaizen events and sustain improvements through root-cause analysis.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Team leadership

Standardized work

Kaizen

Job description

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? The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations, leads a manufacturing area with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. This role drives daily execution and long-term improvement through strong leadership, disciplined operational routines and adherence to Lean principles. It oversees cross‑functional teams, resolves operational issues, strengthens standardized work, advances quality and safety performance, and champions continuous improvement to deliver stable, efficient and high‑performing production.

Position Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations 1st Shift Location USA, Decatur, AL

How You'll Create Possibilities Manufacturing Operations:

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.

Ensure standardized work is implemented, followed and regularly reviewed for stability and compliance.

Coach Area Business Leaders, Process Improvement Engineers and Team Leaders on standardized work, job instruction methods and effective training practices.

Maintain 5S standards across the entire manufacturing area.

Continuous Improvement:

Champion the Appliance Production System and embed continuous improvement into daily operations.

Lead teams to aggressively identify factory inefficiencies, conduct root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.

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.

Leadership:

Provide hands‑on leadership for an integrated, cross‑functional manufacturing team.

Set clear