Lean Promotion Office

GE Appliances, a Haier company • Decatur, AL

90d

About The Position

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 GEA Way 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? Participates in Lean product and process development activities for the site. Assists as core team member for all site LPPD/NPI programs to ensure all product and process changes are designed within the guidelines of the Appliance Production System.

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical ability, fabrication, and machine building.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, creativity, planning and execution.
• Skilled and experienced in maintenance and tooling.
• Must be able to design and build auto eject mechanisms (Hanedashi) and able to use Google SketchUp.
• Develop and build prototypes and mockups.
• Experience in machine controls, pneumatics, hydraulics and/or tolerance machining, slide mechanisms, grippers, and machinery component design.
• Must have excellent analytical abilities and be a self-starter.
• Excellent oral and written communications, and great interaction with people.
• Periodic shift flexibility will be required to meet business needs.
• Normal hours will be 1st shift.
• Must be able to meet weight limits of 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or equivalent experience/training in maintenance preferred.
• Candidates encouraged to pursue further education.
• Welding Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and learn lean concepts and tools to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Organize, lead, and teach Lean concepts during all Lean activities.
• Work with all functions (Shop, EHS, Quality, Engineering and Materials etc.) to facilitate, sustain and drive continuous improvement.
• Facilitate a positive environment of change by engaging the team.
• Utilize Lean concepts and activities to develop a Lean culture with the DPO team.
• Seek and engage all teams to identify new opportunities for process improvement (waste elimination) through shop floor observation and active communication.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees