MGH-Working Leader IV

Rheem; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem's Water Heater Division in Montgomery, AL seeks a Working Leader IV to coordinate tasks ensuring safe, high-quality production. The role acts as the liaison between production staff and the work center facilitator.

Responsibilities include assigning work, monitoring progress, training staff per ISO standards, interpreting drawings, and driving lean initiatives while maintaining cost controls and strong safety practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year in a manufacturing or warehousing environment.
• Must have held current job at least 6 months prior to bidding on this role; not on probation.
• Ability to perform continuous lifting 25-60 lbs; occasional heavier lifting.
• Must be able to stand, walk and lift repetitively; able to lift in unsupported positions.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to individuals or teams to improve productivity, quality, safety and reduce costs.
• Perform routine tasks while setting pace and demonstrating proper methods.
• Monitor progress, report status, and review completed work for compliance with instructions.
• Report accomplishments and training needs to supervisor.
• Provide instruction and training per ISO standards.
• Interpret specifications and drawings to hourly employees.
• Assist supervision in cost control and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Ensure EH&S and 6S housekeeping rules are followed.
• Coach teams in lean initiatives and consensus building.
• Prepare and communicate work-related reports to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lifting 25-60 lbs

Standing/walking

Heavy lifting

Lift truck license

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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.