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General Supervisor, Assembly at KOHLER

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Job Description

General Supervisor, Assembly

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite - Sheridan, AR

This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Opportunity

Leads day-to-day operations of Assembly at our Arkansas Faucets Operations, responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Sustainability. Provides highly visible frontline leadership and continuous improvement across the value stream.

Specific Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

  • Achieves required output levels for throughput and assembly times.
  • Develops assembly leads and supervisors for continued growth and effectiveness.
  • Establishes and maintains an effective 5S culture.
  • Develops and enforces standard work; conducts audits as needed.
  • Communicates daily on PH2 targets and schedule adherence.
  • Conducts daily Tier 2 meetings; participates in production meetings.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identifies and drives improvements throughout the value stream with focus on customer delivery.
  • Leads waste elimination projects.
  • Guides development of the model cell.
  • Promotes and executes TPM programs.
  • Establishes OEE baselines and improvement targets.
  • Creates a culture of continuous improvement and high associate engagement.

Skills/Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; Master's in Business Administration, or related Master's degree, preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Quality, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or related manufacturing roles.
  • Minimum of 3+ years leadership experience.
  • Ability to teach, mentor, and coach across operational levels.
  • Experience with systematic problem solving.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint.

CUSTOM.PAY.TRANSPARENCY

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to 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 . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Typical mid-level pay: $71k for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$71k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $107k

Strong candidate leverage

Strong hiring activity gives you options. Use competing offers strategically.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage
Balanced
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Use competing offers and timing to your advantage.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+1%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
67,700 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024