Material Flow Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Camden Materials team in developing lean material flow processes and systems including the automation of material flow.
• Manage and facilitate barcode scanning system (Intellinum) for product put away to markets and scanning to production lines.
• Maintain all warehouse market racking and bulk locations to ensure they match pre-determined put away in the Oracle system for system integrity.
• Manage and control the inventory integrity and accuracy through cycle counting within the Oracle system. Further, to evaluate frequency of counts on components through the use of ABC analysis and provide root cause analysis problem solving with use of A3 process.
• Facilitate NPI products by working with the SQM to ensure PPAP's are approved and imported into the GE eP360 pack plan program successfully.
• Maintain and audit GE Camden PFEP (Plan for every part) file for accuracy to match eP360 inputs.
• Develop and execute standard delivery routes to the Fab and assembly areas of the plant.
• Develop standard work for the Materials group to include shipping, receiving and scheduling best practices.
• Evaluate processes in all areas of material handling and optimize those processes before implementing automation.
• Work with selected suppliers to ensure NPI project schedules are met and within the defined budget while meeting all success factors.
• Facilitate NPI materials from trials to launch and coordinate cross functionally for successful material presentation to the fab and assembly areas.
• Evaluate shipping methods to optimize efficient loading to eliminate damage during loading and in transit to final destination.
• Develop 5S best practices within the Materials Group as well as scheduled Gemba walks to address issues with root cause analysis.
• Standards and Compliance:
• Ensure all equipment and dock inspections are executed and comply with Industry and Governmental Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards.
• Work with functional leaders to ensure equipment & processes support business initiatives of Bill of Process (BOP), Lean Manufacturing, Ergonomic Design and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Leadership and Cross-functional Work:
• Work with manufacturing and warehouse operations and Lean teams to understand the Value Stream and how your projects impact this. Ensure material flow, workstation setup, model mix, etc. are considered when workstations / equipment is designed.
• Work cross functionally to eliminate waste in the supply chain including the integration of material automation with manufacturing processes.
• Deliver guidance, and training for cross-functional team members about material flow. Provide documentation and training to maintenance and shop floor personnel.
• Utilize technical and project experience to add to the APS (Appliance Production System) and CM teams' body of knowledge to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization and company.
• Promote safety culture and ensure team's compliance with safety rules and procedures, such as: PPE compliance, accident investigation within 24 hours, Safety Contacts and safe start participation.
• Lead and own accident investigation process to identify root cause and drive required corrective action(s). Log and close accident i

Benefits

Additional Information

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? The Material Flow Manager will be a member of the Camden Materials team. The position will optimize component storage space, standard delivery routes to Fab and Assembly areas of the plant, Material Handling equipment, and conveyance within the manufacturing and inbound warehouses. In addition, they will be responsible for supporting the Camden team in developing lean material flow processes and systems and provide creative and forward thinking to the material flow process including supply base capabilities, material handling, and material control systems. Additionally, this position will have managerial responsibilities to include coaching and directing the activities and employees, including team leaders and production team members, in a specific manufacturing area within a value stream to ensure high performance and continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. This is a role that will grow with the plant as it continues to expand its product portfolio. Position Material Flow Manager Location USA, Camden, SC How You'll Create Possibilities

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