Senior Lean Supplier Development - Materials

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?

This role offers the chance to drive meaningful impact across GE Appliances' end-to-end value streams while working in an environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with cross-functional teams and key suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and capacity while advancing packaging and container management strategies.

You will help shape business policies, improve logistics flow, and champion lean methodologies that deliver measurable productivity and efficiency gains.

If you thrive in a data-driven environment and enjoy elevating processes that support operational excellence and supplier performance, this position provides an opportunity to lead, coach, and influence outcomes that matter.

** Position*
* Senior Lean Supplier Development - Materials

** Location*
* USA, Louisville, KY

** How You'll Create Possibilities*
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* + Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier and GE Appliances value streams for cost, quality, delivery, and capacity.

+ Take responsibility for achieving productivity, delivery, and efficiency goals, including initiatives focused on packaging optimization, logistics, and information flow improvements.

+ Integrate packaging best practices into the New Product Introduction process by collaborating with key stakeholders.

+ Foster an environment that promotes problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement through lean-based Appliance Production System methods and tools.

+ Demonstrate and coach others in lean thinking and process improvement.

+ Provide clear, data-driven updates on continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Extend EP360 compliance to include key supplier attributes and develop execution plans for returnable container management.

+ Own supplier engagement and strategy within the Container Management Center, including supplier onboarding, communication, container accountability, reporting, and exception management.

+ Set measurable goals for yourself and your team while documenting and sharing best practices across the ecosystem.

+ Lead and support cost-out packaging initiatives, including conversion projects, pack density improvements, and packaging efficiency enhancements that deliver measurable savings.

+ Re-establish business policies around container selection and management.

+ Define guidelines for container design and usage.

+ Create a standard process for fleet sizing and documentation for each logistics loop.

+ Develop loss and recovery guidelines that support clear business policies.

+ Train the supply base on Container Management Strategy, engage key supplier contacts, and address exceptions.

** What You'll Bring to Our Team*
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's degree in a technical, supply chain, or business-related field or equivalent relevant experience.

+ 5 years of relevant experience.

+ Demonstrated experience influencing, leading, and motivating cross-functional teams at all organizational levels.

+ Strong project management and planning skills with a focus on execution and tracking.

+ Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs.

+ Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act upon complex data.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Previous experience in sourcing, materials planning, or packaging design.

+ 5+ years of experience applying lean principles or leading material flow or planning in a manufacturing environment with measurable results or equivalent experience.

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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:
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