Senior Director, Manufacturing Quality

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?

USA, Decatur, AL

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of the Quality Management System across the manufacturing environment.

• Collaborate with product line teams including Technology, Product Management, Operations, and Plant Management—to address and reduce the Cost of Quality, improving product margins and profitability.

• Drive a high-performance, cross-functional Quality Organization spanning manufacturing, plant quality, engineering, supplier quality, and advanced quality engineering.

• Communicate quality strategies and outcomes effectively to senior leadership.

• Demonstrate ownership of plant quality metrics (e.g., SCR, PQR, OGR, yield, scrap, concessions, insurance, damage) and partner with internal teams and suppliers to enhance these metrics.

• Lead efforts to improve test requirements, process improvements, change control, designs, and supplier metrics.

• Coordinate strategic initiatives such as Newfi implementation, quality teardowns, and Gemba walks to enhance quality levels.

• Promote Lean process improvements to support a Lean Production System and lower the cost of quality.

• Prioritize quality projects, assign resources, and ensure timely implementation and benefits realization.

• Ensure alignment with the site’s Factory Master Plan by integrating necessary resources for continuous quality improvement.

• Compile and analyze data and plant reports for leadership reviews; participate in review meetings and reporting sessions.

• Attend production and escalation meetings; proactively escape and resolve quality issues as they arise.

• BS or BA Degree in Engineering or related discipline.

• 12 +years of leadership experience leading a team in operations, quality and/or technology.

• Extensive operations/manufacturing quality experience

• Knowledge of Appliances manufacturing processes

• High initiative, self-starter, proactive, dedicated, results oriented, a team player.

• Technical degree or equivalent experience in high volume manufacturing environment

• Demonstrated experience leading large teams and setting strategy and vision. Requires broad management knowledge.

• Large NPI program management experience.

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

• Proven ability to influence, manage teams, and deliver change.

• Proven analytical ability.

• Proven ability to direct team to root cause and deliver corrective actions

• Experience & training in lean manufacturing practices

• Quality Leadership Experience

• Travel to suppliers and other manufacturing locations as needed (5-10%)

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,…