Supervisor, Production

The Supervisor, Production oversees the operations of an assigned production area to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Ensures physical and workforce resources are adequate to meet the organization's production schedule.

This position will serve our Water Heating Division, located in Montgomery, AL. Relocation Assistance is available. 

• Responsible for the quantity and quality of work of the assigned group and coordinating work with other sections or departments for the purpose of efficient operation.

• Responsible for ISO procedures, day to day record keeping and charts.

• Responsible for planning the flow of production through the assigned section or department, and effecting improved methods and procedures for higher production efficiency.

• Assist in the setting of fair and equitable standards on all operations.

• Responsible for meeting all schedules established for the assigned section or department.

• Interpret instructions, specifications, handbooks, blueprints, engineering drawings, and company policies to hourly employees.

• Thorough understanding of how labor, materials, supplies, etc., effect overall budget.

• Responsible for profits of section or department through the control of costs, proper maintenance of tools, machines, and other working equipment within the assigned group.

• Responsible for conducting safety meetings for the purpose of training hourly employees in proper safety habits, adherence to rules of good housekeeping, as well as establishing and maintaining safe working conditions.

• Inspire and maintain high employee morale through good employee-management relations and through knowledge of policies where applicable.  Recognize and inform higher supervision of hourly employees' capabilities.

• Confer with employees for the purpose of gathering facts and settling individual complaints or problems before they become formal grievances.

• Maintain discipline through prompt, impartial action and enforcement of company policies and procedures.  Maintain harmony among workers and resolve grievances.

• Must posses excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Bachelor’s in related field of study or a combination of education and/or equivalent and/or transferrable experience in a manufacturing operations environment may be considered.

• 5 years experience in a production or manufacturing facility.

• Demonstrated leadership ability in a working environment.

• Good oral and written communication skills. 

• Good interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work and interact in a team.

• Ability to develop and train employees and have good organizational skills.

• Proficient in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, production systems 

• Heater and/or Boiler experience a plus.

• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel (Will be tested)

• Working knowledge with MTMS and CADView.

• Experience in supervising 20 plus employees.

• Experience in disciplinary policy administration.

• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment.

As a leader at Rheem, how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS, you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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