General Manager, Residential Products Business

General Manager, Residential Products BusinessLocation: USA, Louisville, KY.How You'll Create PossibilitiesBusiness Leadership & P&L OwnershipOwn and manage overall profitability and performance of the Residential Microenterprise, including Sales, EBIT, Cash, Pricing, Share, Mix, Total Product Cost, and COQ. Develop and execute the Residential growth strategy to deliver sustained revenue, margin expansion, and capital efficiency. Lead portfolio strategy, investment planning, and business case development for new product introductions (NPIs) and growth initiatives. Drive continuous improvement in SKU productivity, cost competitiveness, and profitability through simplification and disciplined portfolio management.Customer-First Growth & Market StrategyLead the team in proactively identifying emerging trends and customer needs through market insights, channel feedback, and consumer research. Translate insights into winning products and services that strengthen customer loyalty and drive share growth across distribution, dealer, retail, and digital channels. Partner with Marketing and Sales to develop go-to-market strategies, channel programs, and commercialization plans that differentiate the brand in the marketplace. Build and maintain relationships with key distributors, contractors, and retailers to deepen partnerships and accelerate growth.Innovation & Cross-Functional ExecutionLead the end-to-end NPI process, ensuring programs meet defined objectives for timing, cost, quality, and customer experience. Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Sourcing to advance modular design, sustainability, digital integration, and product quality. Ensure cross‑functional alignment with Transformation (PMO) to deliver enterprise priorities and accelerate execution speed. Champion simplification and modular architecture to reduce complexity and improve customer responsiveness.Enterprise Collaboration & AlignmentDrive alignment with Air & Water Hoshin priorities and P&PD strategy to ensure Residential initiatives contribute to enterprise goals. Collaborate with other Microenterprise Leaders (Light Commercial, Commercial, and Appliances) to identify cross‑segment opportunities, shared technologies, and best practices. Engage with suppliers, sourcing, and technology partners to deliver cost productivity, innovation, and supply reliability. Partner with the Lean Enterprise and Transformation teams to embed standard work, data‑driven decision making, and continuous improvement tools.Leadership & CultureLead and develop a high‑performing, empowered organization that operates with speed, accountability, and customer focus. Foster a culture consistent with the Air & Water Guiding Principles: 1) Developing a Customer‑First Mindset, 2) Focusing on Simplification and Speed, 3) Ensuring Empowerment and Accountability. Model enterprise leadership by collaborating across functions and microenterprises to build a unified Air & Water ecosystem. Encourage innovation, diversity of thought, and talent development to sustain long‑term growth.What You'll Bring to Our TeamBasic QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field15+ years of progressive leadership experience in HVAC, water heating, or related consumer/industrial products businessesProven success managing full P&L ownership with $200M+ revenue responsibilityDemonstrated success leading complex product portfolios and launching high‑impact new productsDeep understanding of residential markets, channels, and customer segments (homeowners, contractors, distributors, and retailers)Strong analytical and strategic planning capability; proven ability to drive results through metrics and financial rigorExceptional cross‑functional leadership, communication, and influencing skills in a matrixed environmentEntrepreneurial mindset with strong bias for action, courage to challenge assumptions, and ability to lead through ambiguityComfortable in a fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment that values learning, adaptability, and resultsWilling and able to travel to customer, supplier, and manufacturing sites as neededPreferred QualificationsMBA preferredExperience leading modular product portfolios, connected product strategies, or digitally enabled customer solutionsExperience in cost optimization, value engineering, or Lean process improvementProven ability to simplify complex business processes and accelerate decision‑makingTrack record of building high‑performing teams and developing future leadersWorking ConditionsTypical for an office environment. Up to 50% travel is possible.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementGE 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr