Production Supervisor

Sterling Kohler; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohler in Brownwood, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the plastics manufacturing lines onsite, including thermoforming, molding, and final assembly. You will lead hourly teams, enforce safety, and drive productivity in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience, a background in lean manufacturing, and a degree in business/industrial management or engineering is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. Authorized to work in the US is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or related industry experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles to manufacturing activities.
• Degree in business/industrial management, engineering or related field is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages one or more manufacturing processes by leading the daily activities of hourly associates.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by ensuring associates are familiar with hazards, utilize PPE and follow standard work.
• Executes the daily production schedule to achieve targeted productivity within quality, cost, rework, and scrap standards.
• Ensures associates are adequately trained and maintains formal training program.
• Ensures policies and standards for conduct are followed to maintain a respectful workplace and takes action when needed.
• Supports organizational objectives and promotes teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Implements 5S practices and maintains good housekeeping in all areas.
• Involved with hiring/talent selection by identifying knowledge, skills, and abilities and screening candidates.
• Maintains productive relationships with associates through open communications and feedback.
• Evaluates associate performance and conducts timely recognition or corrective action.
• Performs routine administrative tasks such as labor accounting and production reporting.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean manufacturing

Bilingual in Spanish

3+ years manufacturing supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/industrial management/engineering or related field

Job description

Production Supervisor

Work Mode:Onsite

Location

Location:Onsite – Brownwood,TX

Opportunity

To Provide first-line supervision for associates involved inthe manufacturing of Plastics Bathing Products. Processes includethermoforming, molding, fiber glass reinforcing, trim drill & grind, sub-assembly fabrication, final assembly, testing and packaging.

Specific Responsibilities

• Managesone or more manufacturing processes by leading the daily activities ofhourly associates.
• Responsiblefor maintaining a safe work environment by ensuring associates arefamiliar with the hazards of the work area, utilize required PPE andfollow the prescribed standard work for the task.
• Executesthe daily production schedule to achieve the targeted productivity withinthe standards for quality, cost, rework & scrap.
• Ensuresassociates are adequately trained to perform their assigned duties andmaintains formal training program.
• Ensuresthat all policies & standards for conduct are followed to maintain a respectful workplace free from unlawful discrimination and if necessary,takes immediate action to correct associate behavior(s).
• Supportsorganizational objectives, goals and promotes the spirit of teamwork andcontinuous improvement.
• Incorporatesthe practices and principles of 5S, along with good housekeeping in allareas of responsibility.
• Involvedwith the hiring/talent selection process by identifying the knowledge,skills, & abilities desired and screening potential candidates.
• Maintainsa productive and professional relationship with associates through opencommunications & feedback.
• Evaluatesassociate job performance, attitude and conduct to assure appropriaterecognition for accomplishments or the timely initiation of correctiveaction.
• Accomplishesroutine administrative tasks such as labor accounting, productionreporting, and updating area glass walls.
• Performsother duties and projects within scope of basic function as directed bythe Superintendent and/or General Supervisor, Plastics.

Skills/Requirements

• 3+ years of manufacturing or related industry experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience in applying lean manufacturing principles to manufacturing activities preferably in any of the following categories: thermoforming, molding, fiber glass reinforcing, trim drill & grind, sub-assembly fabrication, final assembly, testing and packaging
• Degree in business/industrial management, engineering or related field is preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

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

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $73,250 - $111,350. 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

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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