Senior Process Improvement Engineer

GE Appliances, a Haier company•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead operational excellence within a manufacturing value stream. The role leads, coaches, and develops a designated production area while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met and promoting continuous improvement. The position oversees production-area performance, equipment maintenance and efficiency, daily production start-up, production data analysis, lean practices, standardized work, and operator and Team Leader coaching. It also leads problem-solving, root-cause analysis, kaizen events, quality reviews, and safety initiatives; collaborates with Manufacturing Engineering on long-term improvements; and manages team leadership and administrative responsibilities. The role supports a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including occasional off-shift, on-call, and weekend work. The position is located in Louisville, Kentucky. GE Appliances requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States at hire and to maintain that authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. The company will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.

Requirements

At least 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, emphasizing manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and project execution.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required or in progress, preferably in Engineering or a related field.
Experience working with or leading metal fabrication and/or automated equipment operations.
Proven results using analytical problem-solving, project planning, and cross-functional teamwork.
Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles in an operational setting.
Leadership experience or technical expertise in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials management, quality, procurement, or fulfillment.
Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels, including maintaining positive union relations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
High initiative, energy, and motivation, with a commitment to team success and professional growth.
Demonstrated technical proficiency in manufacturing or operations environments.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities and consistent follow-through on initiatives.
Experience facilitating and leading team-based projects.
Willingness to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including occasional off-shift, on-call, and weekend work.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma certification.
Strong knowledge of Lean, DMAIC, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead and optimize performance in a designated production area, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Oversee maintenance, continuous improvement, and equipment efficiency across production lines and fabrication areas.
Support the Operations Manager and coordinate daily production start-up to ensure lines are operational, adequately staffed, and running smoothly.
Monitor and analyze production and fabrication data to identify performance gaps and support effective communication across shifts.
Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices and standardized work to maintain process stability.
Coach equipment operators and Team Leaders to ensure adherence to established processes and standards.
Lead problem-solving and root-cause analysis to address production-area inefficiencies.
Facilitate kaizen events and implement countermeasures to improve manufacturing line performance.
Champion the Appliance Production System and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Provide leadership and direction to team members and ensure policies, procedures, and work rules are applied consistently and fairly.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to plan and execute long-term equipment and process improvement projects.
Complete payroll, disciplinary documentation, and other administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
Partner with Human Resources on employee relations and disciplinary matters.
Ensure products meet quality specifications and established production-line quality standards.
Lead quality reviews, track defects, and collaborate across functions to resolve production issues.
Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring Lockout/Tagout compliance and proper PPE use, leading incident investigations, and implementing corrective actions.