Manufacturing Supervisor- Install

Jetstream of Houston

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Ox Bodies is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee installation operations. This role involves ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are met within the department. The supervisor will monitor operator performance, enforce safety policies, manage production schedules, and communicate effectively with all shifts regarding production, technical issues, and personnel matters. Responsibilities include identifying root causes of defects, recommending corrective actions, managing staffing decisions (hiring, promotions, wage increases), conducting performance appraisals, and training Leads. The supervisor will also be involved in budget coordination, vendor consultations, ordering supplies, and overseeing hazardous waste management. Continuous improvement through Gemba boards and adherence to the 6S program are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in managing teams in a manufacturing environment.
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problem, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to effectively work and interact with others.
Able to understand broad direction on goals and objectives and accomplish the same.
Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Possess a working knowledge of shop math and basic engineering and business calculations.
Able to work with mid-management or executive level contacts.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

Automotive background.
Hydraulic background.
Installation background.
Weld experience.
DC electrical background.
Minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing environment.
LEAN manufacturing experience.
Strong in MS Excel.
Prior manufacturing leadership.
Working knowledge of 6S.
Strong in Problem Solving.
Working knowledge of DMAIC.
Working knowledge of TOC.
Back or Green Belt certified.

Responsibilities

Monitor operators to ensure all safety policies and procedures are being met.
Take corrective action on associates that do not comply with procedures / policies.
Ensures dept. is focused on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Monitor quality work performed by operators and take action if defective rate goes up.
Monitor employee production and attendance reports to ensure performance and attendance standards are being met and take appropriate action as necessary.
Monitor daily work schedules and assign tasks to ensure customer expectations are being met and make adjustments as necessary to include overtime.
Communicate production and management objectives, technical problems and personnel issues to all shifts.
Communicate technical problems and make recommendations for their resolution to the engineering staff.
Identify root cause of defects using problem solving tools to include 5Y.
Suggest permanent corrective action for quality issues and make recommendations to process repairs to Quality Control or Engineering.
Review department staffing and make personnel decisions on staffing to include wage increases, employee promotions as well as interview and hire new employees.
Complete annual performance appraisals and review with employees.
Develop ongoing performance comments for staff; recommend disciplinary action if needed and record in personnel file.
Train Leads in all supervisory functions.
Coordinate and compile operating and capital budgets and plans.
Consult with vendors on tooling, machinery and miscellaneous supplies in order to maintain relationships and answer questions.
Attend outside meetings, seminars and trade shows to stay current with industry information.
Order department supplies to include preparing purchase order requisitions.
Oversees proper labeling and condition of hazardous waste containers.
Oversees and inspects hazardous waste storage area.
Ensure Gemba boards are up to date and board is used to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure area of responsibility is cleaned daily and practice 6S program.