Manager, Manufacturing Operations

Manager, Manufacturing Operations

GE Appliances is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Plastics, you'll develop, manage, coach and provide technical support for a Plastic Thermoforming and Extrusion process. Steer hourly Team Leaders and hourly Team Members to ensure continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

How You'll Create Possibilities

Manufacturing Operations : Provides support to the Business Leader by leading the operational and improvement activities of an assigned production area within the value stream.

• Direct Reports include Team Leaders & Hourly Production team members
• 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 resources to deliver on these metrics
• Oversee the daily start-up of production area. Ensure line is properly staffed and manage staffing throughout the day; monitor expected and unexpected absenteeism. Review daily plan with Team Leaders
• Ensure production line boards are completed in a timely manner. Utilize production line boards to collect information on area performance, issue identification and problem resolution. Ensure 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
• Act as a first responder to Team Leaders and production team members within the production area. Facilitate delegation of issues to appropriate level in escalation process
• Ensure the Lean manufacturing practices and Escalation Process set forth under the Appliance Production System are followed and adhered to within the value stream manufacturing operations
• Attend daily production meetings and cascade necessary information to Team Leaders. Lead and maintain rigor around daily Team Leader meetings, escalation meetings, etc. Communicate key issues to leadership team at the daily production meeting
• 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
• Ensure 5S standards are met for the area

Continuous Improvement : Live, promote and teach the Appliance Production System philosophy and drive continuous improvement within assigned production area.

Leadership & Administration : Provide active day-to-day leadership, work direction and support for a manufacturing team within a production area.

Quality : Ensure the product produced on manufacturing line is defect-free and produced according to specification.

Safety : Responsible for the safety performance and metrics for the production area.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

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Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that : Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age,