Job Description

If you are a Production Supervisor looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in Rainsville, AL, you will oversee daily operations for the SolaHD brand at Emerson’s Rainsville, AL location, ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity targets are consistently met. This role provides essential leadership to production employees, maintains operational excellence, and upholds Emerson’s Core Values while driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing environment.

This role requires schedule flexibility, including availability to work first or second shift and weekends, based on operational needs.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and develop production employees using effective interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills while supporting Emerson’s Open Door Policy and fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace.
• Plan, schedule, and assign daily production activities to ensure alignment with production priorities, delivery schedules, and departmental performance goals.
• Partner with planning, materials, and operations teams to help maintain appropriate inventory levels and ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Support the achievement of quality targets by providing coaching, feedback, and training to production employees while reinforcing adherence to quality standards.
• Support the employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Promote 6S, Continuous Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives by identifying improvement opportunities and supporting implementation of process improvements.
• Champion safety initiatives by providing training, reinforcing safe work practices, and proactively identifying and addressing safety concerns.

Who You Are:

You are a proactive, resourceful, and action-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You communicate clearly, make well-informed decisions, and confidently guide teams through operational challenges. You have a strong ability to organize work, align team priorities, and maintain focus on production, safety, and quality goals. You analyze complex situations using strong analytical thinking and consistently look for ways to improve processes, eliminate waste, and increase efficiency through Lean principles.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, including supervising teams, assigning work, and managing performance.  
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• This role requires schedule flexibility, including availability to work first or second shift and weekends, based on operational needs.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong multitasking capability in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Associate degree in a related technical or business field
• Prior experience using Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, 6S, or Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

​We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.​

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