Manager, Materials – 3rd shift

GE Appliances•Decatur, AL

4d•Onsite

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 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 Area Leader is responsible for leading, coaching and directing the activities and employees, including team leaders and production team members, in a specific manufacturing area within a value stream to ensure high performance and continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Requirements

5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, distribution, materials, or a related operational environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, standardized work, and continuous improvement tools.
Proven ability to lead teams, coach employees, and drive results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Ability to work an off-shift schedule in a 24/5 manufacturing environment, including occasional weekends, alternate shifts, inventory support, or planned shutdowns as needed.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) or formal training in Lean, DMAIC, Work-Out, or similar methodologies.
Experience leading structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; equivalent education and experience considered.
Experience supporting employee relations in a unionized or high-volume manufacturing environment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all organizational levels.
Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance and sustain continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide daily work direction and support for employees, including team leads within assigned area / cost center.
Lead and motivate employees ensuring consistent adherence to processes, work guidelines, expectations, policies and legal requirements.
Build and reinforce a positive culture in alignment with our GEA values for all employees within a team environment. Ensure fair and equal compliance to HR policies.
Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale. Align area metrics with overall department/value stream goals; organize and communicate to deliver on these metrics.
Effectively communicate expectations and provide feedback to employees regarding performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Oversee line staffing and allocate employees to cover absenteeism, and complete job postings as needed.
Supervise the daily activities of team leaders & employees in an assigned area required to meet production with emphasis on positive employee relations and safety, and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Oversee the daily start-up of all materials’ support areas. Ensure all jobs are properly staffed and manage staffing throughout the day. Review daily plan with Team Leaders.
Ensure critical information is passed on to the following shift and management.
Maintain a good technical knowledge of operations; follow the escalation process to address and respond to abnormalities and recommend corrective action as required.
Oversee the deployment of standardized work within the value stream operation. Ensure process stability through following standardized work. Coach and develop Team Leaders and team members to ensure standardized work is in place and is followed.
Ensure adherence to Job Instruction method by reviewing and verifying Job Instruction forms, including cross training matrix, and Team Leader delivery of four step method to ensure ‘Critical Points’ and ‘Why’ are conveyed accurately and effectively.
Lead work team to react aggressively to factory inefficiencies. Drive problem-solving and root cause identification of problems for the materials’ area. Engage all members of escalation team to address and resolve problems, ex. PIE, quality, facilities engineer, etc.
Promote safety culture and ensure team’s compliance with safety rules and procedures, such as: PPE compliance, accident investigation within 24 hours, Safety Contacts and safe start participation.
Lead and own accident investigation process to identify root cause and drive required corrective action(s). Log and close accident investigations in a timely manner.