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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?

Are you energized by process efficiency, team leadership, and impactful change? We’re looking for a Senior Process Improvement Engineer to lead performance and continuous improvement efforts for a key manufacturing value stream on 2nd shift. In this high-impact role, you’ll champion safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while coaching teams, solving problems, and cultivating a culture of lean excellence.

Position

Senior Process Improvement Engineer - 2nd Shift

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Manufacturing Operations

+ Lead day-to-day operations in a designated production area, ensuring team alignment on safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

+ Facilitate smooth start-up of production lines and ensure all equipment and resources are in place.

+ Monitor performance metrics, drive daily problem-solving, and ensure seamless handoffs between shifts.

+ Implement and uphold lean manufacturing practices and standardized work to drive process consistency and efficiency.

+ Coach team leaders and operators on performance expectations and best practices.

Continuous Improvement

+ Lead root cause investigations to address production inefficiencies and eliminate waste.

+ Facilitate kaizen events and implement sustainable countermeasures to improve throughput and line performance.

+ Champion the Appliance Production System by promoting a continuous improvement mindset and empowering teams to solve problems at the source.

Team Leadership & Administration

+ Provide hands-on leadership to ensure consistent policy and procedure application.

+ Manage staffing, resource allocation, and overtime coverage to meet production needs.

+ Ensure accurate completion of administrative responsibilities including payroll, performance documentation, and employee relations.

+ Collaborate with HR on coaching, development, and disciplinary matters.

Quality & Safety Focus

+ Uphold quality standards by proactively identifying and addressing defects and process gaps.

+ Lead quality checks and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.

+ Reinforce a safety-first culture, ensure compliance with PPE protocols, and lead accident investigations and corrective actions.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

What You’ll Bring

+ Strong leadership presence with experience in manufacturing, operations, or process engineering.

+ Proven ability to build trust and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including hourly and unionized teams.

+ High energy, initiative, and a drive for personal and team development.

+ Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

+ Technical competence and the ability to lead team-based improvement projects.

+ Flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment, including off-shifts, on-call, and occasional weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree (technical field preferred) **OR** equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing or operations leadership role.

+ 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.

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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