Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Job Description
Job Description
Our client is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure.
Team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Safety and integrity are their guiding principles, and they work together to achieve excellence for their customers every day.
Our client's team members are our most important asset, and they expect this position to play a critical role in achieving their objectives.
Our client is in search of a Production Supervisor, for their Houston, Texas facility, who will lead and guide the manufacturing processes to meet / exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans.
Under the direction of the Manufacturing Manager, the Production Supervisor, will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the assembly area ensuring production targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed.
Your strong leadership skills, technical expertise in electrical / mechanical assembly, and ability to drive performance will be vital in supporting the growth of the company and delivering high-quality products to customers.
In this role, you will :
Promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to safety policies, procedures, and regulations throughout the facility.
Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.
- Oversee the day-to-day production operations and supervise a team of production workers, providing guidance, coaching, training, and support to ensure performance and adherence to production standards.
- Foster a positive work environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Coordinate with the production planning team to allocate resources, schedule jobs, and optimize production flow to achieve schedules ensuring on time delivery to customers.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Conduct regular shift meetings with direct reports to set production expectations, communicate goals, objectives, and production targets, and address any concerns or escalations needed to solve production issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as engineering, quality, scheduling / planning, purchasing, and maintenance, to resolve production-related issues and ensure smooth operations.
- Continuously evaluate and improve manufacturing fabrication & assembly processes, workflows, and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining accurate production records and documentation, including production reports, quality control records, and ERP transactions.
- Ensure proper use of tools such as Rapid Problem Solving, Root Cause Corrective action or other problem-solving tools to ensure product quality meets customer expectations.
- Collaborate with the human resources department to recruit, hire, and onboard new production personnel.
- Identify training needs, provide training opportunities, and develop talent within the production team to enhance their skills and capabilities.
- Provide regular performance feedback to production team members and conduct performance evaluations as required ensuring team members understand their role & responsibilities.
To succeed in this role, you have :
- 8 years of experience supervising, coaching, and training employees
- 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bilingual (fluency in English and Spanish)
- Strong computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office 360 applications
- ERP experience
- Strong and quantifiable background in fitting, welding, structural design, and coating / painting
- Effective leadership style with a positive and proactive approach to supervision with the proven ability to build high-performing teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude
- EPICOR ERP experience
- Bachelors degree in a related field (or equivalent on-the-job experience)
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced / high-growth work environment