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 passionate about driving operational excellence in manufacturing? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your leadership and problem-solving skills make a difference? Join our team as an Associate Process Improvement Engineer, where you’ll lead transformational improvements and ensure smooth production operations. **Position** Associate Process Improvement Engineer **Location** USA, Louisville, KY **How You'll Create Possibilities** As an **Associate** **Process Improvement Engineer** , you’ll play a vital role in optimizing manufacturing processes to ensure uninterrupted production. You'll develop Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) standards, implement Lean manufacturing principles, and drive key improvements to boost equipment efficiency. **Manufacturing Operations:** + Support Value Stream Business Leaders by leading operational and improvement activities for assigned production areas. + Oversee daily production start-up, ensuring lines are operational and appropriately staffed. + Monitor performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale, aligning them with department goals. + Facilitate the escalation process for production downtime and abnormalities. + Uphold Lean manufacturing practices and ensure 5S standards are consistently met. **Continuous Improvement:** + Champion continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving within production areas. + Lead kaizen events and implement effective countermeasures to improve processes. + Utilize Yamazumi charts for production rebalancing and drive overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) improvements. **Leadership & Administration:** + Provide active leadership and work direction for production teams, ensuring fair and consistent administration of policies. + Oversee staffing and employee timecards while ensuring accurate payroll and overtime compliance. + Lead disciplinary investigations in partnership with HR and maintain accurate records. **Quality Assurance:** + Ensure production lines consistently deliver defect-free products that meet specifications. + Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and implement scrap prevention measures. **Safety Focus:** + Promote a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with safety protocols and promptly addressing accidents or near misses. + Lead accident investigations and implement corrective actions to enhance workplace safety. **What You'll Bring to Our Team** **Minimum Qualifications:** + BS/BA degree required, ideally in engineering, supply chain management, or business. + Leadership experience and/or technical acumen within the supply chain (ie: manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, materials, quality, procurement, fulfillment, or related functional area). + The position supports 24/7 manufacturing facilities. Occasional off-shift, on-call, and weekend work may be required. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Previous GE Appliances Co-Op or Internship experience, highly preferred **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 _If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail_ _to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com_