Quality Floor Leader

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. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

The Quality Floor Leader owns, executes, and ensures compliance to the Quality Management System. Provides leadership and resolution to daily production floor quality issues. Manages the Quality Floor team as well as related improvement projects and processes.

Position

COE Quality Floor Leader (Off Shift)

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

• Lead and direct 2nd and 3rd shift Quality Floor team. Establish and monitor goals & metrics for each team. Expand capabilities of hourly Quality Inspectors (Quality Analysts/Auditors) to include problem solving in addition to their current responsibilities.
• Ensure Manufacturing Control Plans (MCPs) are followed, review MCPs for discrepancies and facilitate resolution with Manufacturing Quality Engineers.
• Provide first response to highest level quality issues. Ensure containment actions implemented and followed.
• Facilitate, track and ensure closure of all CARs/CAPAs.
• Manage implementation of new Quality System Procedures within the plant as it applies to the Quality Floor Team.
• Communicate quality issues, containment, and root cause/corrective action plans for critical defects raised during daily production and escalation meetings.
• Review data collection results for trends and issues. Coordinate quality, manufacturing, supplier quality & technology resources to drive solutions.
• Train and coach Shop Operations, Quality team and Process Engineers to quality acceptance standards as needed. 
• Coordinate training for team. Understand contract rules.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline and/or 5 years equivalent experience in floor quality in a fast paced, high volume manufacturing environment.

· Experience with product and process Quality Management System development and implementation

· Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products

· Ability to analyze quality data

· Strong cross functional communication

· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with customers and operations

Preferred Qualifications:

· Quality Leadership experience

· Lean Manufacturing experience

· Experience in injection molding, appliances or similar high-volume manufacturing processes

· Familiar with union contract and leadership of union members

· Familiar with gauging and other measurement tools

· Ability to interpret part prints and specifications

· Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership influencing skills.

Working Conditions:

· Working conditions are normal for a high-volume manufacturing environment.

· Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds and working in and around heavy equipment.

· Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, hearing protection, safety boots, and hardhats.

· These roles will require frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.

· Hours & Weekends: Working 2nd/3rd shift required; some weekends may be required.

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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