Senior Director, Plant Management

GE Appliances, a Haier company • Camden, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director - Plant Manager executes the business strategy for the Camden, South Carolina water heater plant, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale. The role continuously improves the organization and standardizes practices where possible with other facilities in the appliance business. It also collaborates with Product Management, Technology, Sourcing, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Central Quality to develop and execute new product introduction (NPI) strategies and launches.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Operations Management, or Supply Chain.
• 15 or more years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical depth in assembly operations and metal fabrication.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change and cultural transformation.
• Excellent analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Operational leadership abilities and strong communication and change management skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including critical daily KPI management.
• Organizational savvy to work cross-functionally to deliver business results.
• Experience in appliances, automotive, or consumer goods in a high-volume, short-cycle manufacturing environment.
• Strong Lean experience and a history of driving a continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to work and lead collaboratively in a dynamic environment with salaried and hourly personnel to deliver financial objectives, NPI launches, and customer needs.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Execute the plant business strategy focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Continuously improve the plant organization.
• Standardize practices where possible with other facilities in the appliance business.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Technology, Sourcing, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Central Quality to develop and execute NPI strategies.
• Lead collaboratively with salaried and hourly personnel to deliver business financial objectives, NPI program launches, and customer needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior