MGH-Working Leader IV/Scheduler

Rheem; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Rheem in Montgomery, AL seeks a Working Leader IV/Scheduler to coordinate tasks for the safe production of high-quality water heater products. This role serves as the primary liaison between production staff and the work center facilitator, ensuring smooth operation of the line in the Water Heater Division.

You will oversee scheduling, coaching, and the implementation of lean initiatives, while ensuring adherence to ISO standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 1 year in a manufacturing/warehousing environment.
• Must have held current job for at least 6 months prior to bidding.
• Ability to perform lifting of 25–60 lbs and stand/walk during shift.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, assign work for individuals, group or team to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Perform routine tasks and coordinate with other workers while setting pace and using proper work methods.
• Monitor status and progress, review work, and ensure instructions and deadlines are met.
• Report progress and training needs to supervisor.
• Provide training per ISO standards.
• Interpret specifications and drawings to hourly employees.
• Assist in cost control and maintenance of tools, machines, and materials.
• Ensure 6S, safety, and environmental rules are followed.
• Coach team in lean initiatives and build consensus among team members.
• Prepare and maintain records and communicate work-related information to supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team leadership

Lean initiatives

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Working Leader IV/Scheduler 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.