Assembly Supervisor - Engines (1st Shift)
Job Description
Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.
Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.
Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.
At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!
What We Offer
At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Work-life flexibility
Recognition and rewards
Development and career opportunities
A safe and inclusive workplace
Why You Will Love this Job
The Assembly Supervisor - Engines (1st Shift) will be responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee Morale of the Hattiesburg Engines Assembly Area. The Assembly Area processes include assembly, engine test, and packaging. Manages factory employees to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods to satisfy customer requirements. Focuses on workforce development and process capability, using lean manufacturing principles, to maximize flexibility, and efficiency. Responsible for the execution of the Assembly tactical plan.
This role operates onsite at our Hattiesburg facility and follows a first‑shift schedule.
Specific Responsibilities
Manage safe operation of all assembly tasks. Promote safety awareness and training for all employees in assembly department.
Thoroughly understand the proper usage and operation of any equipment within the work cell(s), and assist corporate accident analysis and safety audits.
Responsible for the supervision of production work team(s) including, but not limited to – establishing daily work activities, monitoring performance, providing feedback, executing employee training plan, collaborating with other functional areas (i.e. engineering, quality, materials) and reinforcing the Rehlko core values among all team members. Span of control typically 60-100 production team members.
Coordinate the overall quality of the work team and demonstrate a basic understanding of quality standards.
Lead production work teams to effectively monitor, track, and drive corrective action to continuously improve the quality of the products we produce.
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement by identifying process improvement opportunities and working with the employees to utilize process improvement tools among the work teams.
Responsible for participating and supporting efforts in process improvement events such as 5S, 6 Sigma, Green Belt, Business Process Redesign projects.
Foster a collaborative work environment by leading work teams in problem-solving within the team and across functional work areas – examples would include engaging the work team in discussions about new equipment with Engineering and Maintenance; or establishing a joint problem-solving team between Operator, Front Line Leader and Maintenance when determining whether to run, fix or shut down a process due to problems with a machine or process.
Develop weekly work schedules as well as oversee the work team as they develop and execute the daily schedules.
In addition, provide guidance and tools for the work team to manage scheduled time off such as vacations. Coach team on the basics of on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction.
Reduce waste and control unnecessary costs.
Mentor module leaders on communication and leadership skills. Ensure that all assembly operators are cross-trained in a module.
Ensure that all module leaders are cross-trained on at least one other module.
Reinforce the Rehlko core values and promoting a Team based organization.
Lead by a consistent example of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale, Building Trust, Driving Continuous Improvement, Setting High Standards and Focusing on the End Customer.
Utilize computer software and programs such as SAP, WorkBrain, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Prepare reports, work on special projects and perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
Ensure adherence to applicable product compliance requirements including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, California Code of Regulations and California Health and Safety Code.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervisory responsibility for Operators, Team Leads, Group Lead, and Repair Techs on respective assembly line and shift
Contacts
Frequently interacts with manufacturing employees, Engineering, Quality, and Materials
Interacts directly with customers and suppliers as established by the Business Team Leader.
Requirements
An associate degree is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 2 years of experience in a people leadership role
Demonstrated computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Demonstrated communication and leadership skills, with experience in leading groups of employees towards a common goal
Experience in engine assembly or related industrial assembly preferred
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
About Us
Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at http://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are.
In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with Rehlko matching, and more!?
Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [email protected]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Our Values
Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day