Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

The Production Supervisor (1st Shift) oversees the operations of an assigned production area to ensure that volume, cost, and quality standards are achieved. Supervises and coordinates activities of hourly employees and team leads of a manufacturing production department or section by performing the following duties. Ensures physical and workforce resources are adequate to meet the organization's production schedule.

This position will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, have working knowledge of MTMS, CADView and Microsoft Office software, etc.
• Must posses excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Bachelor's Degree with five years professional experience or a combination of education and/or equivalent and/or transferrable experience in a manufacturing operations environment may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated leadership ability in a working environment.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work and interact in a team setting.
• Must have the ability to develop and train employees and have good organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to analyze problems and recommend and implement improvements.

HOW TO STAND OUT

• Prior experience in automotive, HVAC, or industrial manufacturing environments

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At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people's lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives-every day.

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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