Lafayette Stephens Jr

Lafayette Stephens Jr. is an experienced professional with a background in manufacturing and operations management. Currently serving as a Quality Floor Leader and previously as a Manager of Manufacturing Operations at GE Appliances since May 2016, Lafayette has also held roles as a Production Supervisor at Johnson Controls, Gerdau Long Steel North America, and Jeffboat LLC. Additionally, Lafayette worked as a Kaizen Promotion Officer at GE Consumer & Industrial, ensuring compliance with Lean Manufacturing principles. Early career experiences include working as a Window Assembly/Warehouse Associate at Kentucky Indiana Lumber and a Warehouse Order Builder at The Coca-Cola Company. Lafayette holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Sullivan University and has foundational education from the University of Louisville.