Senior Manager, Materials

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? 

The Materials Operations Leader is responsible for overseeing all aspects of materials management, including receiving, shipping, and material delivery, to ensure efficient support of plant objectives. This role drives continuous improvement through waste reduction, problem-solving, and Kaizen initiatives aligned with the Appliance Production System. The leader is also responsible for building a high-performing team by fostering accountability, coaching employees, and developing future leaders while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and cost. In partnership with Quality and Engineering, this role ensures defect-free material flow and compliance with design and performance standards, while promoting a strong safety culture through audits, incident analysis, and proactive safety programs.

Position

Senior Manager, Materials

Location

USA, Decatur, AL

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Lead Materials Operations: Oversee key areas such as Receiving, Shipping, and Material Delivery. Ensure smooth processes, monitor performance metrics, and drive improvement aligned with overall plant goals.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Champion the Appliance Production System by identifying waste, solving problems, and leading Kaizen events to deliver long-term efficiencies.
• Inspire and Develop Your Team: Build a culture of accountability, create individual career goals, provide coaching, and develop future leaders. You'll ensure team success through structured processes, training, and a focus on safety, quality, and cost.
• Maintain Quality Excellence: Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure defect-free materials flow, meeting all design and performance standards.
• Promote Safety Culture: Foster a safety-first mindset by managing safety programs, conducting audits, and driving root cause analysis for incidents.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering concentration.
• 7+ years of experience within materials and manufacturing and/or relevant experience within supply chain, program management or commodity management.
• Prior materials management, project execution and manufacturing experience.
• Excel and database expertise
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Exceptionally strong project/program management experience & track record w/ cross-functional teams
• High level of personal ownership with ability to hold others accountable for results
• Demonstrated high energy, aggressive self-starter, team player with a strong desire to win
• Demonstrated process development and problem solving through the application of statistical materials control tools.
• Experienced change agent with outstanding facilitative leadership and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and prior working experience with new product introductions (NPI)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead, develop, manage and implement aggressive project plans both globally and domestically
• Demonstrated Lean experience
• Previous NPI Experience
• Demonstrated leadership to influence and drive change with team members, and at all levels of the organization.

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.

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