Production Supervisor - Home Energy
Kohler Energy Group

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
$69,800.00 - $87,950.00 per year


Production Supervisor - Home Energy

Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Opportunity
BASIC FUNCTION
As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating production activities in accordance with Rehlko's priorities, Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost. Your role will involve supervising personnel, managing workflow, monitoring production processes, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols. You will play a crucial role in driving productivity, meeting production targets, and maintaining a high level of employee morale and engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

  • Supervise Production Team: Lead and manage a team of production workers, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and support as needed. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork, productivity, and continuous improvement.
  • Production Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with the production planning department to develop and implement production schedules and allocate resources effectively. Coordinate with other departments, such as materials, maintenance, and quality, to ensure smooth operations and timely production.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and procedures. Implement and enforce quality control measures, conduct regular inspections, and address any issues or deviations promptly. Identify areas for improvement and recommend process enhancements to optimize quality and efficiency.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Track production metrics, such as output, efficiency, and downtime, and analyze performance data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Generate regular reports on production activities, progress, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to share with management and stakeholders.
  • Employee Training and Development: Identify training needs and facilitate the training and development of production personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge. Ensure that employees are properly trained in equipment operation, safety procedures, work Instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Health and Safety Compliance: Promote and enforce a culture of safety in the production area. Implement and adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections, address safety concerns, and initiate corrective actions as necessary.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, enhance efficiency, and increase productivity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, or other improvement frameworks.
  • Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production problems, equipment malfunctions, and other operational challenges in a timely and effective manner. Investigate root causes, propose corrective actions, and work closely with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and maximize equipment uptime.
  • Manage associate time via Work brain system, prepare reports, work on special projects, and perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
  • Ensure adherence to applicable product compliance requirements including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, California Code of Regulations and California Health and Safety Code.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS
Supervisory Relationships:
  • Reports directly to Home Energy Plant Manager
  • Supervisory responsibility for operators in respective work area and shift

Organization Relationships:
  • Frequent contact with Home Energy Operations, SIOP, Materials, and Quality teams.
  • Frequent contact with Rehlko Engines Operations, SIOP, Materials, and Quality teams.
  • Occasional contact with Corporate Systems, Accounting, Communications, Legal
  • Occasional contact with executive leadership team members

Skills/Requirements

  • Associates degree preferred, High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced environment.
  • Minimum 3 years of people management/leadership experience required.
  • Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing and project management techniques are highly valued.
  • Strong leadership, growth mindset, and interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Must have direct people management experience.
  • Must be capable of defining, analyzing, and resolving complicated problems.
  • Exceptional Excel, Microsoft office, SAP, and analytical skills required.
  • Demonstrate communication and leadership skills, with experience in leading large groups of associates in a common work cell.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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The salary range for this position is $69800 - $87950. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.


Why Work at Rehlko?
A global leader in energy resilience, Rehlko delivers innovative energy solutions critical to sustain and improve life across home energy, industrial energy systems, and powertrain technologies, by delivering control, resilience, and innovation. Leveraging the strength of its portfolio of businesses - Power Systems, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Heila Technologies, Curtis Instruments, and Engines, and more than a century of industry leadership, Rehlko builds resilience where and when the grid cannot, and goes beyond functional, individual recovery to create better lives and communities, and a more durable and reliable energy future. For more details, learn more at Rehlko.com.

In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Rehlko proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

It is Rehlko's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact EnergyJobs@kohler.com. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement.



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