MGH-Working Leader IV

Rheem Manufacturing; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem Manufacturing in Montgomery, AL seeks a Working Leader IV to coordinate tasks for safe production of quality water heater products. The WL IV serves as the main liaison between production employees and the work center facilitator, ensuring clear direction and adherence to ISO standards.

Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring progress, reporting on accomplishments, training staff, and coordinating with supervision to optimize methods, costs, and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing/warehousing experience.
• Must have held current job for at least 6 months prior to bidding on this role.
• Not currently on probation or performance improvement plan within past year.
• Able to perform lifting 25–60 lbs; occasional 60+ lbs.
• Able to stand, walk and lift repetitively during shift.
• Able to read and interpret specifications, blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Willing to wear PPE and comply with ISO 6S safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Assign work for individuals or teams to improve productivity, quality, safety and cost efficiency.
• Monitor progress and ensure work conforms to supervisor instructions and priorities.
• Report team progress and training needs to supervisor.
• Provide instruction and training per ISO standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Production Scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Safety Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Training

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Blueprints

Engineering Drawings

Job description

The Working Leader IV role is responsible for the coordination of all tasks associated with the safe production of the quality product that the work center produces. The WL IV is a direct liaison between production employees and the work center facilitator.

This position will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of supervision, will assign work for individuals, group or team; while effecting improved methods and procedures for greater productivity, improved quality, safety, efficiency and cost reduction.
• Perform routine tasks/assignments; along with other work center or department workers, while setting the pace and demonstrating proper work methods.
• Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, check work in progress and review completed work to ensure supervisor's instructions and documented work instructions on work priorities; methods, deadlines, and quality have been met.
• Report to the supervisor periodically on team or individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.
• Provide proper instruction and training of department employees per ISO standards.
• Provide instruction and/or interpretation of specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings to hourly employees assigned to department.
• Assist supervision in the control of costs and proper maintenance and/or inspection of tools, machines and other working equipment and/or materials within the assigned group.
• Ensure environmental, health & safety and housekeeping (6S) rules are followed.
• Serve as coach in coordinating team/lean initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.
• Accurately prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED.
• Candidate must have worked in a manufacturing environment/warehousing setting for a minimum of 1 year.
• Candidate must have held their current job for a minimum of 6 months prior to bidding on this role (excluding realignment or creation of a new position).
• Candidate must not currently be on any probationary period/performance improvement plan or have had a Final Written Warning or higher for 1 year.
• Candidate must be able to perform continuous lifting of 25-60 lbs; Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.
• Candidate must be able to stand, walk and/or lift repetitively during shift.
• Candidate must be able to lift in unsupported positions as well as bend, twist/turn, reach, push/pull.
• Candidate must have vision skills acceptable for a lift truck license as well as the ability to board and unboard the vehicle.
• Candidate may be exposed to high noise levels, heat, dust and airborne particles.
• Candidate will be required to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment appropriate for the work area.