Supervisor, Tooling

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Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Casa Grande, AZ

Opportunity

We are growing! Kohler has completed a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ. We are looking for passionate talent to join our leadership team. This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potential
  • Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
  • 401k savings plan
  • Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
  • Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts

What We’re Looking For:

As a Supervisor, Tooling for Kohler Co., you will oversee and supervise hourly associates engaged in the repair and setting of all compression tooling. In this role, you will be expected to meet posted production schedules and metrics while also ensuring quality, safety, and cost standards are met.

Your Responsibilities:


  • Assign labor force to appropriate tasks in line with efficient staffing needs and scheduling requirements
  • Ensure that all process and quality specifications are followed
  • Monitor results and ensure that performance expectations are met
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of process and equipment to achieve optimum efficiency
  • Ensure that all shift associates are adequately trained in the necessary process procedures to accomplish assignments efficiently
  • Manage, train, and provide daily feedback to all associates, including non-compliant and under-performing associates; resolve associate conflicts as they arise
  • Coach associates throughout each shift, lead team meeting, and consistently foster a collaborative and engaging team environment
  • Hold or participate in monthly safety meetings with shift associates to communicate the importance of safe work practices; monitor and enforce all safety rules
  • Administer Plant rules and effectively handle appropriate discipline, when necessary
  • Continuously strive to improve process, process equipment, and procedures
  • Role model and encourage shift associates on process and continuous improvement methodologies using lean manufacturing concepts and the Kohler Operating System (KOS)
  • Understand and enforce all procedures related to safe handling of hazardous materials and instruct subordinates in same
  • Maintain training on all SOPs, LOPs, policies and procedures

Skills/Requirements

What You’ll Need to Bring to the Table:


  • Bachelor’s degree in a business or manufacturing-related field preferred; equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • 3+ years working in a supervisory or lead role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • 2+ years working in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment
  • Experience with common manufacturing software (SAP, Time & Attendance platforms, etc.) is desirable
  • Proficient in use of all common computer Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • The flexibility to change shifts as the plant moves into future phases of production and operability
  • Employment will be subject to a drug screen and background check
  • Employment will be subject to a demonstrated maintenance competency via a standardized knowledge check
  • Some travel for the purposes of training, ongoing development, and business exposure may be required
  • 15% Travel


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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 $75,350 - $114,450. 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. 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 kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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