Overview

We’re here today because one man pursued his idea for doing something different. He built a manufacturing company that engineers progress with polymer-based solutions to enhance lives. Founded in Rehau, Germany, the independent, family-owned company has 21,500 employees in more than 190 locations around the globe.

Dare to do something different, every day.

We make and move real things, clearing a way to secure forever customers. We want to nurture your individual spirit, spark curiosity and ignite the passion within you. When you are inspired, we all benefit.

Each day is unique; jump in and carve your own path. As a global work family of doers, we collaborate, celebrate each other’s victories and encourage honest feedback to be true to our customers, our teammates and ourselves. Take the lead, get your hands dirty and make something better today.

Responsibilities

REHAU Industries LLC, a leading component supplier to the woodworking industry, is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor. The successful individual will be responsible for leading a dedicated team in our Sturgis, MI location. Onsite responsibilities include direct supervision of employees within the furniture components fabrication team, maintaining established quality levels/lead times and meeting production targets for costs. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all raw materials incoming and finished good outgoing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Schedule daily duties of production crews and oversee the preparation and production of materials to meet daily/weekly orders
• Supervise and direct the duties of operations personnel in production
• Distribute labor within and between production areas to meet daily production requirements
• Monitor daily production and assist as needed
• Monitor production supplies for all departments
• Track and maintain daily production records including units per person-hour
• Perform verification of production output according to specifications before staging for distribution
• Serve as liaison between the production departments and the sales department to troubleshoot missing product and/or research problem orders
• Interview, hire and onboard additional staff as needed
• Evaluate, coach and/or discipline staff as required
• Train new staff and existing staff as required
• Oversee safe use of equipment and schedule regular maintenance
• Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines and company standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• 5 years experience in engineer wood manufacturing including experience with panel saw, CNC, and edge bander
• 2 years experience in supervision or management of direct reports
• Profound experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
• Strong organizational and leadership skills٫ together with a results-driven approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and an efficient problem solver
• Assertiveness and ability to make difficult decisions
• Good practical experience with MS Office

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on his or her skills, education, experience and geographic location. Total compensation may also include bonuses consistent with REHAU’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, we offer full-time employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K) with 4% company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (PTO), plus 11 holidays per calendar year.

Be yourself: We mean it. We hire individuals based on their unique, remarkable qualities. Your one-of-a-kind mindset gives us unbelievable strength. Our work teams come from many corners of the globe and diverse walks of life. Age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation and gender identity shouldn’t keep you from reaching that highest plateau. Come as you are to our judgement-free zone.