Quality Supervisor, Home Energy

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite at Hattiesburg, MS

Opportunity

As a Quality Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating quality control and quality assurance activities following Kohler Energy’s priorities, Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Your role will involve supervising personnel, managing daily improvement measures, monitoring quality processes and audits, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols. You will play a crucial role in ensuring Kohler’s high-quality standards are adhered to.

Specific Responsibilities

• Enforce and improve the company’s quality assurance program in accordance with the established policies and procedures.

• Monitor quality specifications for finished products and customer-supplied components.

• Responsible for relaying quality feedback to group leaders, team leaders, supervisors, and operators promptly to help drive the reduction of rework, repair, and scrap.

• Work closely with internal suppliers to help drive containment initiatives and incoming inspection activities.

• Collaborate with personnel responsible for customer field complaints to drive corrective actions in response back to the assembly plant.

• Collaborate with personnel responsible for warranty claims to drive corrective actions in response back to the assembly plant.

• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing processes in collaboration with ISO9001- established standards.

• Maintain document control of finished good audits, torque audits, and other in-process audits and processes.

• Work closely with the materials and production team to ensure a seamless transition between multiple models.

• Work closely with the materials team to ensure that supplied product has been inspected when indicated to do so.

• Communicate with production and materials personnel the effectiveness date and compliance to all product or process deviations.

• Responsible for managing and training the quality technicians and quality inspectors to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality processes, reduce scrap, reduce rework, and repair, and increase productivity.

• Manage associate time via Work brain system, prepare reports, work on special projects, and perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred. Associate’s degree or minimum eight years of relevant quality experience in lieu of degree.

• Minimum 5 years of quality experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience required.

• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing and project management techniques are highly valued.

• Strong leadership, growth mindset, and interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Must have direct people management experience.

• Must be capable of defining, analyzing, and resolving complicated problems.

• Exceptional Excel, Microsoft office, SAP, and analytical skills required.

• Demonstrate communication and leadership skills, with experience in leading large groups of associates in a common work cell.

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

The salary range for this position is $69,800 - $87,950. 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) .