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Job Information

Kohler Co. General Supervisor-Assembly in Sheridan, Arkansas

General Supervisor-Assembly

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Sheridan, AR

BASIC FUNCTION

Leads day to day operations of Assembly at Arkansas Faucet Operations (AFO).

Responsible for achieving goals in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC) and Sustainability for Assembly

Providing highly visible front-line leadership to engage and inspire the team.

Establishes basic and consistent flow through the factory.

Drives continuous improvement in all areas of the Value Stream from customer order to customer delivery.

Leads cross functional collaboration with Product Engineering and Marketing groups to achieve this.

Demonstrates a relentless commitment to elimination of all forms of waste within the Value Stream.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Achieves required output levels both in terms of total throughput and the achievement of assembly times.

  • Works to develop assembly leads and supervisors to ensure continued growth and effectiveness within the department.

  • Establishes and maintains an effective 5S culture.

  • Identifies and drives improvement throughout the value stream, emphasizing a focus on the end customer and achieving consistent and quick delivery to the end user.

  • Develops and enforces standard work. Conducts Standard work audits as needed to achieve required targets.

  • Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully achieving goals or completing assignments.

  • Develops appropriate metrics, clearly communicates goals and performance against those goals.

  • Communicates daily on PH2 targets and schedule adherence. Works with scheduling to ensure proper execution of schedule to achieve past due and strategic core targets.

  • Leads and develops the manufacturing area utilizing best practices in visual management to communicate and to monitor group performance, including but not limited to glass walls.

  • Conducts daily tier 2 meetings with all assembly leadership.

  • Participates in daily production meetings and also reports out on assembly Tier 2 board status to include: SQDC

  • Identifies waste in all forms and leads projects to eliminate.

  • Guides the assembly team on the continued development of the “model cell."

Creates a culture of continuous improvement with high levels of associate engagement through:

  • The active collection and execution of improvement ideas.

  • Works with Upper management to foster their engagement and active participation.

  • Works to achieve and sustain Tier 4 status in KSMS, KQMS

  • Celebrating success through individual and group recognition activities.

Skills/Requirements

  • Prefers a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a technical field. MBA or related Master’s preferred. Related experience can be substituted for education if candidate is currently degree seeking.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience (10 years if no degree) directly with tools and methods in a Quality, Lean, Continuous Improvement or other known improvement system in discreet or continuous manufacturing environments.

  • Ability to teach, mentor, and coach across multiple levels of an operation (shop floor to plant manager) so that the customer can maintain and improve standard developed through kaizen events.

  • Proven ability to use systematic problem solving to solve technical challenges.

  • Proven ability to communicate across broad levels of business: from shop floor to executive leaders in methods that are effective.

  • Excellent team facilitation skills. Build teams in a collaborative work style; previous successful experience in team building and motivating others.

  • Strong Leadership and Change Agent skills. Able to overcome obstacles using positive facilitation, teamwork, and influence through building and maintaining relationships.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio (Access Preferred), SharePoint required.

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

The salary range for this position is $79,500 - $100,450. 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. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

*Important update for candidates applying to roles within Kohler Energy, including Power Systems, Engines, Home Energy, Kohler Uninterruptible Power, Clarke Energy, Curtis Instruments, and Heila Technologies.

On November 6, Kohler Co. announced the strategic decision to establish Kohler Energy as a separate, independent business with Platinum Equity as the majority investment partner. Kohler will continue to stay invested in the Energy business following the closing and remains committed to supporting the acceleration of long-term growth strategies for both organizations. Talent and operational transition plans are underway, and Kohler Co. and Platinum Equity expect the agreement to close in the first half of 2024.Thank you for your interest in joining our growing team as we embark on the next phase of growth!

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. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications 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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the FederalEEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and theEEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

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