GE Appliances

Manager, Manufacturing Operations - 2nd shift

GE Appliances • $80K — $110K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Technical knowledge across supply chain functions
  • Preferred BS/BA in engineering or business
  • Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations in a manufacturing area
  • Coach and develop production team members
  • Drive performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost metrics
  • Ensure production schedules are met
  • Monitor performance and resolve issues efficiently
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives
  • Champion quality and safety standards

Benefits

  • Promote a culture of accountability and collaboration
  • Engage in continuous learning and team development
  • Enjoy a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety
  • Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives
  • Gain experience with operational problem-solving and team leadership
Full Job Description
Position
Manager, Manufacturing Operations - 2nd shift
Location
USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Lead Manufacturing Operations
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of an assigned manufacturing area, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.
  • Lead, coach, and develop hourly production team members and Team Leaders to achieve operational excellence.
  • Drive performance across key metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
  • Ensure production schedules are met by optimizing staffing, addressing absenteeism, and coordinating daily production plans.
  • Monitor production performance using visual management tools and drive timely issue resolution.
  • Serve as the first point of escalation for production challenges, ensuring rapid problem-solving and corrective actions.
  • Promote and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles and standardized work practices.
  • Lead daily production meetings and communicate priorities across all levels of the organization.
  • Maintain technical knowledge of manufacturing processes to support operational decisions.
  • Champion 5S and workplace organization to create a safe and efficient manufacturing environment

Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and optimize manufacturing processes.
  • Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
  • Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and Lean teams to improve operational performance.
  • Facilitate and lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Utilize Lean tools, including Yamazumi charts and workload balancing, to improve production flow.
  • Track improvement actions and ensure accountability through timely completion.

Lead People & Build High-Performing Teams
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Partner with Human Resources on employee relations, coaching, performance management, and investigations.
  • Manage staffing, scheduling, overtime, timekeeping, and payroll accuracy.
  • Communicate company updates, operational changes, and business priorities effectively across the team.
  • Recognize performance while coaching team members toward continuous growth and development.

Champion Quality
  • Ensure compliance with all quality standards and manufacturing processes.
  • Monitor quality metrics and lead problem-solving efforts to eliminate recurring issues.
  • Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to drive improvements in First Pass Yield, scrap reduction, and Service Call Rate (SCR).
  • Reinforce quality expectations through standardized work and daily coaching.

Put Safety First
  • Create and maintain a strong safety culture through visible leadership and daily engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety policies, PPE requirements, and regulatory standards.
  • Lead accident investigations within required timelines, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Drive completion of safety improvements and ergonomic action items to continuously improve workplace safety.


What You'll Bring to Our Team

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, including supplier management and project implementation, with demonstrated technical acumen across supply chain functions such as manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, and fulfillment and/or be a GE Appliances Supply Chain Development Program, GearUp or Production Connection graduate.


Preferred:
  • BS/BA degree preferred, ideally in engineering, supply chain management or business.
  • Six Sigma certification preferred, with strong knowledge of Lean, DMAIC, workout and other change mechanisms.
  • Demonstrated accomplishments showing results-driven methodology, analytical methods, schedule achievement, teamwork.
  • Prior Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage others effectively.


Working Conditions:
  • Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environment.
  • Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.
  • Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, work shoes/boots.

About GE Appliances

GE Appliances is a home appliance manufacturer that produces a range of products including refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, and laundry machines. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. GE Appliances is a subsidiary of Haier Group, a Chinese multinational consumer electronics and home appliances company. The company has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its products and practices. GE Appliances has manufacturing facilities in the US and has a presence in over 100 countries.
Learn more about GE Appliances
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Food & Beverages
Founded
2004
* Ladders Estimates

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