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GE Appliances, a Haier company · 1 month ago

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer – Lean Supplier Development (Materials)

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will partner with cross-functional teams and key suppliers to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and capacity while advancing packaging and container management strategies.

Consumer Goods

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier and GE Appliances value streams for cost, quality, delivery, and capacity

Take responsibility for achieving productivity, delivery, and efficiency goals, including initiatives focused on packaging optimization, logistics, and information flow improvements

Integrate packaging best practices into the New Product Introduction process by collaborating with key stakeholders

Foster an environment that promotes problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement through lean-based Appliance Production System methods and tools

Demonstrate and coach others in lean thinking and process improvement

Provide clear, data-driven updates on continuous improvement initiatives

Extend EP360 compliance to include key supplier attributes and develop execution plans for returnable container management

Own supplier engagement and strategy within the Container Management Center, including supplier onboarding, communication, container accountability, reporting, and exception management

Set measurable goals for yourself and your team while documenting and sharing best practices across the ecosystem

Lead and support cost-out packaging initiatives, including conversion projects, pack density improvements, and packaging efficiency enhancements that deliver measurable savings

Re-establish business policies around container selection and management

Define guidelines for container design and usage

Create a standard process for fleet sizing and documentation for each logistics loop

Develop loss and recovery guidelines that support clear business policies

Train the supply base on Container Management Strategy, engage key supplier contacts, and address exceptions

Qualification

Lean principlesData analysisProject managementSupplier engagementPackaging optimizationCross-functional collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a technical, supply chain, or business-related field or equivalent relevant experience

5 years of relevant experience

Demonstrated experience influencing, leading, and motivating cross-functional teams at all organizational levels

Strong project management and planning skills with a focus on execution and tracking

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% based on business needs

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and act upon complex data

Preferred

Previous experience in sourcing, materials planning, or packaging design

5+ years of experience applying lean principles or leading material flow or planning in a manufacturing environment with measurable results or equivalent experience

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/

H1B Sponsorship

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