Production Supervisor
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Job overview
Kohler Co. is hiring a Production Supervisor. The Production Supervisor provides first‑line supervision for associates manufacturing plastics bathing products, overseeing processes such as thermoforming, molding, fiberglass reinforcing, and final assembly while ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Key focus areas include Manage one or more manufacturing processes by leading daily activities of hourly associates, Maintain a safe work environment by ensuring hazard awareness, PPE use, and standard work compliance, and Execute the daily production schedule to achieve targeted productivity, quality, cost, rework, and scrap standards.
Preferred (not required): Maintaining A Safe Work Environment, Executing Daily Production Schedule, Ensuring Associates Are Adequately Trained, and Ensuring Policies & Standards For Conduct Are Followed.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
Production Supervisor
Work Mode: Onsite
**Location: ** Onsite – Brownwood,TX
Opportunity
To Provide first-line supervision for associates involved in the manufacturing of Plastics Bathing Products. Processes include thermoforming, molding, fiber glass reinforcing, trim drill & grind, sub-assembly fabrication, final assembly, testing and packaging.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Manages one or more manufacturing processes by leading the daily activities of hourly associates.
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Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment by ensuring associates are familiar with the hazards of the work area, utilize required PPE and follow the prescribed standard work for the task.
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Executes the daily production schedule to achieve the targeted productivity within the standards for quality, cost, rework & scrap.
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Ensures associates are adequately trained to perform their assigned duties and maintains formal training program.
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Ensures that 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).
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Supports organizational objectives, goals and promotes the spirit of teamwork and continuous improvement.
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Incorporates the practices and principles of 5S, along with good housekeeping in all areas of responsibility.
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Involved with the hiring/talent selection process by identifying the knowledge, skills, & abilities desired and screening potential candidates.
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Maintains a productive and professional relationship with associates through open communications & feedback.
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Evaluates associate job performance, attitude and conduct to assure appropriate recognition for accomplishments or the timely initiation of corrective action.
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Accomplishes routine administrative tasks such as labor accounting, production reporting, and updating area glass walls.
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Performs other duties and projects within scope of basic function as directed by the Superintendent and/or General Supervisor, Plastics.
Skills/Requirements
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3+ years of manufacturing or related industry experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
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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
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Degree in business/industrial management, engineering or related field is preferred.
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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
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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