Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Kirby Corporation•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Stewart & Stevenson is hiring a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to oversee daily mechanical assembly operations, ensuring efficient workflow, quality output, and strict adherence to safety standards. This role involves leading and coordinating assembly personnel, balancing workloads to meet production goals, and driving continuous improvement in assembly methods. The supervisor is responsible for accurate labor tracking, clear communication with production leadership, fostering a strong safety culture, supporting operational planning, and ensuring resources, training, and expectations are aligned to deliver on-time, high-quality results.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Five to ten years related experience
Strong knowledge of ASME Standards
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Previous supervision experience of 20+ people
Excellent interpersonal skills through listening, understanding, and responding to the questions and needs of staff
Supports the team’s efforts to succeed by motivating staff to achieve production goals and prioritizing and planning work activities
Contributes to a positive team environment by leading by example through commitment, respect, and communication
Demonstrates quality work through accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail of own work and evaluating the work of other staff
Exhibits efficiency in problem solving skills and troubleshooting by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner to ensure deadlines are met
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills and share expertise with others
Commitment to a standard of excellence in customer service
Shows adaptability by effectively responding to frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Exhibits superior dependability by consistently arriving to work on time and as scheduled
Demonstrates professionalism by acting with integrity, high moral standards, and personal accountability
Shows organizational support by consistently following policy and procedures
Must be able to read and write English
Ability to understand written and verbal orders
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Experience with engine rebuild/repair, power transmissions, mechanical/hydraulic repair and rebuild, air systems, hydraulic systems, and Oilfield equipment
Prior experience with Oracle systems

Responsibilities

Supervise/Oversee the daily operations of the mechanical assembly production team in the area(s) of designated responsibility.
Manage the distribution of workload and assignments throughout the designated department to ensure production targets are met.
Conduct daily meetings prior to start of workday to set expectations for the day and assign work tasks.
Management of assembly personnel time within the ERP system (Oracle) daily to ensure optimum utilization and efficiency within the production assembly team.
Provide leadership/guidance to shop leads and assembly personnel to ensure work is being completed in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures.
Analyze work orders and blueprints to determine need for supplies and sequence of operations required.
Provide feedback to planning/scheduling group accordingly to improve efficiency.
Provide updates and constant communication to Production Manager about project progress.
Requisition shop supplies as and when required.
Improve existing or develop new assembly methods, techniques, and procedures.
Ensure proper safety training, regular meetings and resources are provided to personnel to support adherence to health and safety procedures.
Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
All other duties as assigned.