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The ABL/ Engineer will provide oversight to the entire workforce dedicated to this area, to include (maintenance, controlmen, material handling, operations) to support and meet overall operational plan, performance, and improvement of entire value stream. This role will manage and coach, hourly team members, to achieve high performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role will be responsible for manufacturing equipment support responsibilities.
Position
Manufacturing Manager, Technical (3rd Shift)
Location
USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities
The ABL/ Engineer will provide oversight to the entire workforce dedicated to this area, to include (maintenance, controlmen, material handling, operations) to support and meet overall operational plan, performance, and improvement of entire value stream. This role will manage and coach, hourly team members, to achieve high performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role will be responsible for manufacturing equipment support responsibilities.
Job Description
. Serve as the primary point of contact within the section to support manufacturing and overall equipment effectiveness.
. Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. Align area metrics with overall plant goals.
. Lead activities of cross-functional manufacturing team, to include responsibility for salaried and hourly team members withing the section.
. Utilize production line boards to collect information on value stream performance, issue initiate problem resolution. Ensure information is passed on to all shifts to prevent a re-occurrence.
. Prepare daily report-out of metrics for production meeting.
. Prepare topics daily for zone-leader to understand and cascade messages correctly.
. Oversee the deployment of standardized work within the value stream for the section.
Ensure process stability through following standard work process.
. Ensure 5S standards are met for the entire value stream for the section
· Own and facilitate effective utilization and operation of facility support systems and structure, including lighting, air compressors, electrical (incl. breaker maintenance), plumbing, vacuum pumps, sprinklers, HVAC, heaters.
· Own information sharing across assigned areas and shifts to ensure that adjacent members of the maintenance escalation team are provided with correct and timely information.
· Provides leadership to the Maintenance team - promote a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
· Identify repetitive problems, troubleshoot equipment, and develop and implement solutions.
Lead and support Level 2 troubleshooting, diagnostics or repairs.
· Responsible for identifying and prioritizing major (chronic) maintenance issues with facility infrastructure and initiating and developing action plans to resolve
issues.
· Act as the prime point of contact for equipment suppliers and vendors.
· Conduct investigations of critical failures and report findings.
. Work with Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (AME)
. Ensure specifications are technically complete and support overall equipment strategies. Support as required:
Support all TPM initiatives and events across APF
Serve as gatekeeper for PLC and Robot programs, along with layout and equipment change documentation
Continuous Improvement:
. Live, promote and teach the Appliance Production System philosophy and steer cross functional teams within the value stream operation
. Steer problem-solving and root cause identification of problems for value stream.
. Continuously identify improvement ideas to reduce waste in the area
. Promote kaizen / TPM events within the department.
Leadership
. Provide effective day-to-day leadership for a highly energized cross functional manufacturing team
. Manage employee disciplinary investigations and actions as appropriate with HR support.
. Develop and mentor future leaders for the business.
. Ensure career coaching, performance feedback, employee training and talent development.
Quality:
. Ensure products produced within the value stream are defect-free and produced to specifications.
. Ensure MCP Manufacturing Control Plan and all quality processes and standards are followed.
. Work cross-functionally with all stakeholders to address and resolve production/quality issues.
. Monitor scrap data/reports to steer permanent resolution of scrap issues
Safety:
. Responsible for overall safety performance and metrics for the value stream operation
. Promote a solid safety-minded culture by supporting the business's safety programs.
. Enforce compliance of safety rules and procedures along with timely accident investigations
What You'll Bring to Our Team
Requirements:
5+ years' experience of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, supplier management and project implementation and/or GE Appliances Supply Chain Development Program or GE Appliances GearUp graduate.
Leadership experience and/or technical acumen within supply chain (i.e.: manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, fulfillment or related functional area)
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in maintenance, mechanical or equipment engineering.
Hands-on experience of automation equipment, vision cameras, pick and place processes with 6-axis robots, specifically Fanuc
Have a strong mechanical and logical controls aptitude, with proven analytical skills to implement improvements.
Previous supervisory experience, with strong interpersonal leadership skills through good communication and team building.
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Solid verbal and written communication, interpersonal and leadership influencing skills.
Strong Leadership skills including interpersonal, facilitation, communication, and team building.
Strong troubleshooting and programming of automation and robotics
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Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for both an office and manufacturing environment.
Work may involve lifting materials and products up to 25 pounds.
Work may involve standing for long periods
Working in the manufacturing environment requires the use of safety equipment including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and work shoes/boots.
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, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
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