Material Flow Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Decatur, AL

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? We are seeking a Material Flow Engineer to help transform our Plant Materials team into a world-class Lean operation. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of material flow strategies across manufacturing and inbound warehouse operations. You’ll apply Lean principles—such as PFEP (Plan for Every Part) and Single Piece Flow—to optimize space, transportation, equipment, and inventory while partnering closely with cross-functional teams. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on, results-driven engineer who thrives in high-volume manufacturing environments and enjoys solving complex operational challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, supply chain management or business
Minimum 5 years’ experience within supply chain (i.e.: manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, fulfillment or related functional area), and/or equivalent experience and education
Lean Manufacturing experience (implementation and continuous improvement)
Experience with time studies/material flow
Demonstrated experience working with individuals at all levels of the organization to achieve operational results
High level of initiative, energy and motivation to develop & grow in a team environment
Organizational skills, initiative, and ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
Strong technical competency and experience
Production-oriented and hands-on
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and follow-through ability
Ability to facilitate team projects
Strong computer skills and knowledge including coding and robotic languages as well as Auto Cad and MS Office

Nice To Haves

7 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, supplier management and project implementation
Six Sigma certification
Demonstrated accomplishments showing results-driven methodology, analytical methods, schedule achievement, teamwork, etc.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and leadership influencing skills

Responsibilities

Lead plant material flow and supplier management strategies aligned with the Appliance Production System (APS)
Own and continuously improve PFEP, ensuring accurate part data, supplier information, storage locations, and usage metrics to reduce waste and improve productivity
Design and implement delivery, transportation, packaging, shop-floor flow, and supermarket strategies for all parts
Drive standardized work within the materials function to ensure process stability and repeatability
Partner with Shop Operations, Quality, Supplier Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing Engineering, and New Product Implementation teams
Develop space and layout strategies to support projected inventory levels
Lead cross-functional projects to improve efficiency, inventory accuracy, and material planning performance
Manage transportation and logistics costs to reduce inventory and increase productivity
Improve and deploy IT tools and systems to simplify material processes and reduce cost
Prepare and present project updates and performance metrics to senior leadership