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Production Supervisor (Nigh Shift) at General… · Houston
Mid LevelOn-siteHouston, TX
Skills
production processesworkflow optimizationquality control standardsproduction schedulinginventory controloperational reportingosha regulationsworkplace safety practicesmicrosoft excelproduction tracking systemsspreadsheetsemaildatabase toolsleadershipproblem-solvingdecision-makingorganizational skillstime managementwritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationanalytical skillsdata interpretationerp/mrp systemsdata mining techniquesdatabase programsaccountabilityteam-oriented mindsetresults-driven focusadaptabilitysense of urgencyownership
Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: ****
- Provide supervision and performance management to the Day Shift
- Accountable for delivering operations plan and the items assigned within the shift plan
- Identify improvement opportunities that may lead to implementation of solutions
- Ensure that constraints are proactively managed, and the desired results are delivered on a daily basis
- Identify maintenance needs and initiate appropriate work requests
- Lead quality start/end of shift meetings
- Ensure that all compliance activities for their shift are completed
- Accountable for unit and personnel safety on their shift and the safe execution of all work
- Assigns work to employees
- Establishes goals and holds the team accountable for Safety, Quality and output
- Works closely with other managers, supervisors, leads and employees to support the objectives of the company, employees and customers
- Commits the team to deliverable performance standards that support corporate objectives
- Creates a positive work environment for the team and supports other department needs to foster overall teamwork
Qualifications & Experience: ****
Education: ****
- High school diploma or GED
Experience: ****
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
- Experience with production processes, workflow optimization, and quality control standards.
- Experience with production scheduling, inventory control, and operational reporting.
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting preferred.
- Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
Skills: ****
- Understanding of production operations, workflow efficiency, and quality standards.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety practices, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications, including production tracking systems, spreadsheets, email, and database tools.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple levels of the organization.
- Understanding of data mining techniques within ERP systems, and use of Microsoft excel and other database programs to support the analysis needed to accomplish continuous improvement activities
- Excellent communication skills
Personal Attributes: ****
- Demonstrates strong leadership and accountability.
- Ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate employees to meet performance expectations.
- Promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Results-driven with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
- Adaptable and able to respond effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, and weekends as needed.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment: ****
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods of time.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling as required to monitor operations and assist staff.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity required to operate machinery, tools, and production equipment.
- Ability to visually inspect products, machinery, and work areas for quality and safety compliance.
- Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in a manufacturing environment.
- Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing or production facility with exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, temperature variations, and vibration.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and protective clothing is required.
- Work environment may include hot or cold conditions depending on the production process.
- Must be able to work flexible shifts, or weekends, as operationally required.
- Adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements is mandatory