MGH-Working Leader IV/Scheduler

The Working Leader IV/Scheduler role is responsible for the coordination of all tasks associated with the safe production of the quality product that the work center produces. The WL IV is a direct liaison between production employees and the work center facilitator.

This position will serve our Water Heater Division, located in Montgomery, AL.

• Under the direction of supervision, will assign work for individuals, group or team; while effecting improved methods and procedures for greater productivity, improved quality, safety, efficiency and cost reduction.


• Perform routine tasks/assignments; along with other work center or department workers, while setting the pace and demonstrating proper work methods.


• Monitor and report on the status and progress of work, check work in progress and review completed work to ensure supervisor's instructions and documented work instructions on work priorities; methods, deadlines, and quality have been met.


• Report to the supervisor periodically on team or individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks and work processes, and individual and team training needs.


• Provide proper instruction and training of department employees per ISO standards.


• Provide instruction and/or interpretation of specifications, blueprints, and engineering drawings to hourly employees assigned to department.


• Assist supervision in the control of costs and proper maintenance and/or inspection of tools, machines and other working equipment and/or materials within the assigned group.


• Ensure environmental, health & safety and housekeeping (6S) rules are followed.


• Serve as coach in coordinating team/lean initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.


• Accurately prepares reports and maintains records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinates the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the supervisor.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma/GED.


• Candidate must have worked in a manufacturing environment/warehousing setting for a minimum of 1 year.


• Candidate must have held their current job for a minimum of 6 months prior to bidding on this role (excluding realignment or creation of a new position).


• Candidate must not currently be on any probationary period/performance improvement plan or have had a Final Written Warning or higher for 1 year.


• Candidate must be able to perform continuous lifting of 25-60 lbs; Occasional lifting of 60+ lbs.


• Candidate must be able to stand, walk and/or lift repetitively during shift.


• Candidate must be able to lift in unsupported positions as well as bend, twist/turn, reach, push/pull.


• Candidate must have vision skills acceptable for a lift truck license as well as the ability to board and unboard the vehicle.


• Candidate may be exposed to high noise levels, heat, dust and airborne particles.


• Candidate will be required to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment appropriate for the work area.


• Valid lift truck license required.