Sr Manager, Manufacturing Operations 2nd Shift

GE Appliances, a Haier company; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Manager for Manufacturing Operations in Decatur, Alabama. This leadership role is critical to the strategy and performance of manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include overseeing production activities, ensuring product quality, and promoting workplace safety. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing. Familiarity with Lean principles and strong communication skills are essential. The role supports the development of future manufacturing leaders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years leadership experience in high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to autonomously resolve complex manufacturing problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all manufacturing activities for a full value stream within the plant.
• Drive performance across key operational metrics.
• Champion and implement Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization.

Skills

Leadership influencing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing principles

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations plays a critical leadership role responsible for the performance, strategy, and continuous improvement of an entire value stream within a high-volume manufacturing environment. In this role, you will lead cross-functional teams and coach frontline leaders to deliver exceptional results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to drive operational excellence while developing the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

Lead Manufacturing Operations

• Oversee all manufacturing activities for a full value stream within the plant.
• Drive performance across key operational metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Align team goals with overall plant objectives and allocate resources to meet performance targets.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve production and operational goals.
• Monitor performance through production boards and ensure clear shift-to-shift communication and issue resolution.
• Escalate operational abnormalities and implement corrective actions to maintain stable processes.
• Ensure consistent deployment and adherence to standardized work and operational processes.
• Maintain 5S standards across the entire value stream.
• Champion and implement Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead problem-solving efforts, root cause analysis, and waste reduction across operations.
• Identify opportunities for both short-term improvements and long-term operational enhancements.
• Serve as a key escalation leader to resolve production challenges and operational issues.
• Provide daily leadership to a highly engaged manufacturing team including Area Leaders, Team Leaders, and hourly team members.
• Set clear goals and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Partner with HR on employee relations matters and ensure consistent policy application.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization.

Ensure Product Quality

• Ensure all products meet design specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain adherence to the Manufacturing Control Plan (MCP) and established quality processes.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to improve key metrics such as First Pass Yield, Overall Yield, and Service Call Rate (SCR).
• Embed quality standards into standardized work and production processes.

Champion Workplace Safety

• Lead a strong safety-first culture within the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, audits, behavior-based observations, and safety meetings.
• Review and approve accident investigations while ensuring root causes are addressed and corrective actions implemented.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering or related technical field with minimum 7 years leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, OR equivalent experience and/or education.
• Solid verbal and written communication, interpersonal and leadership influencing skills.
• Must demonstrate solid computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as have good knowledge of ERP systems and other business systems.
• Ability to autonomously resolve complex manufacturing problems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Black Belt or similar certification, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, workout and other process improvement/change mechanisms.
• Demonstrated accomplishments showing results-motivated methodology, analytical methods, schedule achievement, teamwork.
• Knowledge of Appliances manufacturing processes.
• Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environment.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.