Production Supervisor

at  Kohler

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skills is valid. However, we prefer the following:
BA/BS with at least 4 - 5 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong technical background supervising and increasing departmental effectiveness. Effective oral and written communication skills requirement along with ability to prioritize and schedule work in order to maintain production and quality deadlines. Must have problem-solving skills to provide workable and efficient solutions for the factory environment. The ability to speak, write and understand English is required.

ABOUT US

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.

Manage effectiveness of several departments throughout the plant and achieve production objectives through efficient utilization of assigned personnel, materials and equipment per Engineering Standards.
Communicate expectations of departmental associates directly to Foremen. Facilitate understanding and acceptance of expectations to same individuals with daily/weekly/monthly reviews and continuous monitoring of performance results as prescribed by Production Manager.
Provide leadership and direction for operational salary and hourly people assigned to the operation. Perform performance evaluations for Production Foremen as prescribed and approve performance evaluations of Union associates initiated by Production Foremen.
Continually monitor and modify training requirements necessary to support fulfillment of production activities per Engineering Standards.
Interacts with the foremen on all Production activities and supervises accurate data logging for Production Reports in SAP.
Ensure foremen are held accountable for accurate reporting on all required reports and hour by hour standard worksheets. Design and implement solutions if hourly/daily/weekly attainment is not being met.
Responsible to coordinate daily and weekly meetings with production foremen and support department leaders to review results and define corrective actions.
Coordinate quality improvements within department by working closely with all support groups.
Manage expense budgets for assigned department for all raw materials and consumables per Engineering Standards.
Develop charts/statistics upon request to track the manufacturing performance metrics.
Supports to finances with the overtime controls and preapprovals.
Manage expenses budget assigned to manufacturing. Propose, coordinate and implement cost reduction projects in the manufacturing areas.