General Supervisor Fit, Test & Pack

Kohler Co.; Ciudad Juárez; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a General Supervisor for the Sanimex Plant in Juárez, onsite. This role coordinates tests, quality control, and packing processes to ensure finished products meet specifications and ship on time.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing productivity and procedures, and maintaining adherence to health, safety, and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or similar role.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma knowledge (Green/Yellow belt) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages department expenses, overtime and productivity.
• Supervises finished product classification: A1’s, Rework and Cull.
• Ensures finished product tests and assembly are carried out.
• Oversees packaging and shipment of finished product.
• Coordinates with materials for equipment and staffing schedules.
• Follows weekly production schedules and reports outputs daily.
• Ensures shipments meet quality standards and regulations.

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Green Belt

Yellow Belt

Job description

General Supervisor

Location: Kohler Sanimex Plant. Juárez, NL. / Onsite

BASIC FUNCTION

This position reports directly to the Pottery Superintendent, Plant I, it is responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities related to the tests applied to the finished product in the Fit, Test & Pack department and refire process. Moreover, it is responsible for ensuring the Quality Control Department is informed about irregulations or flaws found in the product and in coordination with the Quality personnel establish workable solutions to solve the problem. Must also ensure shipments of the product just In time and fulfill all established regulations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manages the department with respect of expenses, overtime and productivity.

2. Supervises the classification of the finished product by: A1’S, Rework and Cull.

3. Fulfills the finished product tests.

4. Supervises the carry out of the assembly of the product.

5. Supervises packaging and shipment of finished product.

6. Defines working procedures for the department.

7. Coordinates with materials department equipment and staffing schedules to meet quality and deadlines.

8. Follow-up weekly program production schedules.

9. Collaborates with the quality control department to resolve quality production problems

10. Reports output levels daily for the department.

11. Ensures shipped products fulfill the specified quality standards and shipments regulations.

12. Guarantees the total quality of the product shipped regarding: performance, packing, amount and assembly.

13. Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position.

RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS

Supervisory Relationships

1. Reports to the Pottery Superintendent.

2. Supervises Foremen Fit, Test & Pack.

3. Indirectly supervises factory workers.

Organization Relationships

1. Frequent contact with the Quality Control Department.

2. Moderate contact with the traffic coordinator.

3. Frequent contact with other General Supervisor

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Preference Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

BILINGUAL

EXPERIENCE

Preference Minimum 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment or in a similar position

FORMATION

Preference to have knowledge in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Green / Yellow belt.

SKILLS

Traits

Critical: Thoroughness, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Abstract Reasoning Ability, Assertiveness, Cautiousness, Ego-drive, Energy, Self-Structure.

Supporting: Ego-Strength, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, and Sociability.

Behaviors

Critical: Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; is willing to make tough decisions; establishes goals, priorities and expectations for staff members; is persistent; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; leverages resources effectively; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; works quickly.

Internal Communication: For internal & partner use only.

Supporting: gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; manages multiple tasks and activities; follows established policies and procedures; demonstrates an eagerness to help others; copes with rejection.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

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