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? You will be the Quality floor leader providing leadership and strategy for response and resolution to daily production floor quality issues across 16 assembly lines. You'll manage the quality floor team as well as related improvement projects and processes across three shifts. **Position** Sr Manager, Floor Quality Leader **Location** USA, LaFayette, GA **How You'll Create Possibilities** + Lead and develop a quality team of salary and hourly (Currently 3 Salaried Product Quality Leaders (PQL) and 11 Quality Technicians (QT). Supervise quality technicians by partnering with site Human Resources group to ensure fair and consistent administration of the following policies and procedures: rules of conduct, attendance control system, disqualification process (medical and performance), area training matrix, overtime procedures, time cards, payroll and accident investigations. + Manage Quality Floor team. Establish and monitor goals & metrics for each team. Expand capabilities of hourly QT’s to include problem solving in addition to their current responsibilities. + Monitor reliability testing, product auditing and scrap data. Escalate issues as needed. + Reduce End of Line Audit (EOLA) findings/red lights. Lower EOLA parts per million (PPM) score through continuous improvement projects by working closely with assembly, fabrication, engineering and shop operations. + Resolve escalated floor & field issues. Coordinate quality, manufacturing, design, PMQE & technology team resources to drive solutions. Ensure control plans resolve issues. + Provide first response to highest level quality issues. + Facilitate, track and ensure closure of all corrective actions/preventive actions (CAPAs). + Manage implementation of new Quality System Procedures within the plant as it applies to the Quality Floor Team. Ensure testing and repairs are performed according to the MCP/MCI/visual standards and data collected as prescribed. + Drive Manufacturing Control Plan (MCP) strategy, ensuring compliance, metrics, action plans & continuous improvement. Validate MCP’s are being followed, review MCP’s for discrepancies and facilitate resolution. + Communicate quality issues and root cause/corrective action plans for critical defects raised during daily production and escalation meetings. + Review and schedule overall product testing (EOLA, PLT/RLT, Ship test, etc.) for trends and issues. Coordinate quality, manufacturing, supplier quality & technology resources to drive solutions. + Analyze scrap reports to make sure they’re entered and to identify things that need to be addressed. + Procure materials/equipment for quality related preventive maintenance/projects. Create and modify preventive maintenance (PM) work orders to ensure fixtures/gauges meet the desired quality levels. + Provide strategy and plan for overall quality data management for the facility. + Core member of the Manifest steering committee. Guide the shop to ensure consistent nomenclature and documentation. + Coordinate color harmony strategy. Maintain/upgrade the color harmony room as required. Color expert for Roper Corporation. **What You'll Bring to Our Team** + 3-5 years: Direct supervision of employees + Bachelor’s or higher in Engineering or related field. + Proven leadership experience in the definition, design, implementation and troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and equipment. + Demonstrated project management skills. + The ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with both salaried and hourly personnel to meet the needs of the operators, the program and the business. + Significant experience in manufacturing plant environment. **Our Culture** At GE Appliances, creativity meets passion and conversations lead to exceptional outcomes and experiences. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that everyone brings to GE Appliances. We believe a diverse workplace, where everyone is included and people can be their true and authentic selves, fosters creativity and innovation. We know our differences are our greatest strength. The very best innovations across every function of a company come from diverse teams. Our commitment to ensuring a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued allows employees to perform at their best, every day. Diversity at GE Appliances helps us achieve zero distance to our owners, innovate smartly and connect to the communities and customers we serve. We encourage and support the ideas, aspirations, and the wellbeing of everyone - our employees and our communities 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_