Director, Plant Assembly Operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity at the Decatur facility
• Oversee multi-shift manufacturing operations and ensure achievement of key production metrics
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety policies
• Promote and lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations
• Drive measurable improvements in assembly yield, labor efficiency, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Partner with Facilities and Maintenance teams to support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives
• Foster positive union and employee relations while building a culture of accountability and engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical-related field, or management
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or technical leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing operational background and experience leading multiple shifts
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and grow skilled teams
• Fluency with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools
• Experience implementing or operating under a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage everyone from the plant floor to executive staff

About the Company

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. We are powered by creators, thinkers, and makers who believe in the power of our people and the freedom to explore, discover, and build good things together.