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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 1 month ago

Principal Flow Engineer - Materials

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., focused on creating good things for life. They are seeking a Principal Flow Engineer to lead material flow innovation and optimize manufacturing performance through the design of advanced material replenishment and warehouse management systems.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead strategic design of advanced material replenishment and warehouse management systems (WMS)

Drive automation and innovation by researching and integrating emerging technologies such as robotics and drones

Develop and optimize lean material flow processes and systems to improve productivity and safety

Manage outsourced and 3PL resources to implement world-class material flow practices across multiple sites

Evaluate and streamline material handling processes before automation implementation

Analyze cost drivers and recommend solutions that maximize total cost efficiency

Develop and validate automation projects from concept through launch

Collaborate with suppliers to meet project milestones, budgets, and performance targets

Ensure compliance with EHS, Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomics, Packaging, and TPM standards

Partner cross-functionally to align material flow with manufacturing and business initiatives

Coach and mentor professionals and teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lean excellence

Influence policies and strategy that shape how materials flow through our factories of the future

Qualification

Lean Supply ChainWarehouse Management SystemsAutomation TechnologiesRobotic LanguagesAdvanced Computer-Aided DesignProject TrackingContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

7+ years of firsthand experience with distribution, logistics, or supply chain, including experience in Lean Supply Chain production method

Strong computer knowledge, including Robotic Languages, ACAD (Advanced Computer-Aided Design), and MS Office

Knowledge of manufacturing and warehouse operations

Excellent project tracking and detailed planning skills required

Ability to work in large cross-functional teams and at multiple levels in the organization (both salaried and shop floor operators / skilled trades team members)

Good oral and written communication skills – will be expected to provide status report outs to the cross-functional team and train other engineers

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of cross-functional program deliverables and ability to drive decisions based on the overall benefit to the company

Preferred

Master's degree in engineering or related discipline is preferred

Highly creative talent with a proven ability to look past what is currently done and develop a practical, implementable vision for the future and a strong history of executing to vision

Prior experience working in a high SKU and high velocity manufacturing operations

Simulation experience is preferred

Company

GE Appliances, a Haier company

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At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make good things, for life. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, we are a leading U.S.

Founded in 2001

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees

http://geappliancesco.com/

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