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Responsible for the overall operational plan, performance and improvement of an entire value stream operation within a manufacturing facility. Develop, lead and coach salaried and hourly team members to achieve high performance in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Position

Senior Manager, Maintenance & Facilities

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS: Oversees maintenance operations for an entire value stream within a plant.

• Own and prepare the annual operational plan/playbook for a maintenance value stream. Responsible for operational performance and improvement of key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost and culture. Align area metrics with overall plant goals; organize resources to deliver on these metrics.

• Monitor and control total maintenance expense costs.

• Maintain maintenance total weekly overtime.

• Equipment Uptime (OEE %): Improve equipment uptime in the factory

• Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM): Create TPM Vision, including strategy for increasing completion rate of PMs by manufacturing area.

• Execute new maintenance culture, driving engagement and collaborative problem-solving.

• Manage 2 salaried and the plants skilled-trade maintenance employees: Develop operational rhythm and communication with maintenance area business leaders, ensuring seamless transition between shifts.

• Create a process for determining priority of maintenance work orders, accountability to executing work orders, and a communication process for the entire factory.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Live, promote and teach the Appliance Production System philosophy and drive continuous improvement within the value stream operation.

• Lead and promote work team(s) that react aggressively to factory inefficiencies. Drive problem-solving and root cause identification of problems for the entire value stream.

• Engage all members of cross-functional escalation team to address and resolve problems, ex. Area Business Leaders, Team Leaders, Kaizen Promotion Officers and other Lean resources

• Continuously identify and work to reduce waste in the area for both short term and long term improvement initiatives.

• Serve as a second-level responder within the escalation process for problems/issues within the value stream operation.

• Lead regular meetings to review department issues. Prioritize and assign ownership for open items. Track items to closure and ensure follow-up with key stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP: Provide active day-to-day leadership for a highly energized, integrated, cross-functional team.

• Create goals for each member of the team. Ensure individual career coaching, performance feedback, employee training and talent development. Participate in the annual performance review process.

• Lead employee disciplinary investigation and action as appropriate. Partner with HR to conduct timely investigations when necessary. Complete accurate and thorough disciplinary records with supporting documentation.

• Recruit resources to fill team needs in a timely fashion.

• Develop and mentor future leaders for the business.

• Partner with site Human Resources team to ensure fair and consistent administration of all policies, work rules and processes.

SAFETY: Responsible for the overall safety performance and metrics for the value stream operation.

• Promote a strong safety-minded culture in the value stream. Maintain an active safety program, ensuring the observation of safety precautions and safe work methods by all personnel, including behavior-based safety observations, safety meetings, safety audits and 5S housekeeping standards.

• Enforce compliance to safety rules and procedures, timely accident investigations, Safety Contacts and Safe Start participation.

• Review and sign off on all accident investigations. Ensure they are completed in a timely manner and identify root cause and corrective action to drive required changes.

• Manage the department's safety action item list, including corrective actions from near misses, accident reports & ergo assessments.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent with technical degree, preferred OR 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/operations leadership role. With a commitment to obtaining a degree.

• Demonstrated ability to work and lead collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and union hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program and the business.

• Organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.

• High level of initiative, energy and motivation to develop and grow in a team environment.

• Strong technical competency and experience.

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to facilitate team projects.

• Strong problem-solving and follow-through ability.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor Degree.

• Six Sigma certification with strong knowledge of LEAN, DMAIC, workout and other change mechanisms.

• Demonstrated leadership responsibility in a union manufacturing environment.

• Lean Manufacturing implementation experience.

• Demonstrated accomplishments showing Results - driven methodology, analytical methods, schedule achievement, and teamwork.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment with salaried and hourly team members to meet the needs of the customer.

• Excellent presentation skills and solid verbal/written communication skills.

Our Culture

At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities

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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