About REHAU
REHAU Water Technologies is a leading international manufacturer of polymer-based solutions serving the municipal water, plumbing, hydronic, and building systems markets. With operations across North America and around the world, we are committed to delivering innovative, sustainable products that improve infrastructure, conserve resources, and enhance everyday life.
At REHAU, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, providing employees with opportunities to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact.
Position Summary
REHAU is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations within our PEX extrusion facility in Cullman, Alabama. This onsite leadership role is responsible for supervising production employees on a 12-hour night shift schedule, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while meeting production targets and customer requirements.
The ideal candidate is a people-focused leader who is passionate about coaching and developing employees, building strong teams, and creating a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities within the extrusion manufacturing area.
- Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Promote and enforce compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and efficiency metrics; implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure products meet established quality standards and customer specifications.
- Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate production priorities and performance expectations.
- Support workforce planning activities, including scheduling, training, performance management, and employee development.
- Maintain accurate production records and prepare operational reports as required.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop production employees to build a high-performing, engaged workforce.
- Provide ongoing feedback, training, and performance coaching to support employee growth and skill development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Identify training needs and partner with employees to create development plans that improve performance and prepare team members for advancement opportunities.
- Recognize employee achievements and address performance concerns in a timely, constructive, and consistent manner.
- Support employee relations initiatives by promoting open communication, trust, and a positive work environment.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in extrusion, plastics manufacturing, or PEX production.
- Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to heat, noise, and moving machinery.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
- Ability to frequently climb stairs and move throughout the production facility.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work Schedule
- This position is fully onsite at our manufacturing facility in Cullman, Alabama.
- Must be available to work 12-hour night shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Additional Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening requirements may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
REHAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
