Value Stream Manager

GE Appliances, a Haier company•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 Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations is responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of a value stream within the manufacturing facility. This role provides leadership to Area Leaders, Team Leaders, and hourly team members, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical field and 7+ of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment (or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant experience).
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with ERP systems.
Demonstrated ability to independently resolve complex operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

Black Belt or similar certification; experience with DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing, or other structured improvement methodologies.
Proven track record of driving measurable results, operational improvements, and cross-functional teamwork.
Knowledge of appliance manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Operations Lead end-to-end operations for a full value stream within the plant.
Drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team culture.
Align value stream metrics with plant objectives and allocate resources accordingly.
Lead a cross-functional team, including direct oversight of hourly team members in the assigned business unit.
Manage and develop Area Leaders and Team Leaders.
Leverage production boards and daily management tools to communicate performance, identify issues, and support timely problem-solving.
Utilize established escalation processes to address operational abnormalities and ensure effective corrective actions.
Champion and reinforce standardized work, ensuring process stability and consistent execution.
Maintain and promote 5S standards throughout the value stream.
Continuous Improvement Champion a culture of learning and operational excellence through the Appliance Production System.
Cultivate proactive work teams equipped to identify inefficiencies and drive sustainable improvements.
Lead structured problem-solving efforts and root-cause analyses to reduce waste and improve performance.
Serve as a second-level responder for escalated issues within the value stream.
Leadership & Talent Development Foster an inclusive, high-performing environment for a diverse and cross-functional team.
Provide clear goals, regular coaching, and meaningful performance feedback to team members.
Support employee development through training, career coaching, and talent acceleration initiatives.
Partner with Human Resources to ensure consistent application of policies and support a positive employee experience.
Cultivate future leaders by identifying and developing high-potential talent.
Quality Ensure all products within the value stream meet design intent and quality specifications.
Ensure adherence to the Manufacturing Control Plan (MCP) and all quality standards.
Collaborate with Team Leaders, Area Leaders, and Process Improvement Engineers to embed quality expectations into standardized work.
Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to improve key metrics such as First Pass Yield, Overall Yield, and Service Call Rate (SCR).
Safety Lead a safe and responsible work environment where all team members can perform at their best.
Promote a strong safety culture through active engagement, visible leadership, and adherence to safety protocols.
Support completion and review of incident investigations, focusing on root-cause identification and preventive actions.
Maintain compliance with 5S, PPE requirements, and all safety programs within the value stream.