Manager, Manufacturing Operations - 2nd Shift

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship.

GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

• Provides support to the value stream 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 critical 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 fore…