Plant Supervisor

Hultec Group•Spring, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Supervisor owns day-to-day performance of the compression molding, extrusion, and Sphere operations across two shifts. Working through two Shift Leads, this role delivers safe, on-time, right-first-time production while driving efficiency up and scrap down. The Supervisor builds a capable, engaged workforce and ensures every part shipped meets Hultec quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
5+ years of manufacturing experience, including 2+ years supervising production teams in a multi-shift environment.
Hands-on experience with rubber compression molding and/or rubber extrusion processes.
Working knowledge of OEE, scrap tracking, and root-cause problem solving.
Sound understanding of OSHA safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and machine guarding.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ERP/MES production systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, hold people accountable, and resolve conflict.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Business.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar certification.
Experience ISO 9001 quality systems, PPAP, and control plans.
Knowledge of rubber compounds, cure systems, and mold/die maintenance.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Plan and direct daily production across compression presses, extrusion lines, and Sphere to meet schedule, volume, and delivery commitments.
Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor efficiency, and press/line utilization; lead corrective action when targets are missed.
Reduce changeover and cycle times through standard work, setup reduction, and process optimization (cure times, temperatures, pressures, line speeds).
Partner with Maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime and support preventive maintenance on presses, molds, dies, and extruders.
Manage labor allocation, overtime, and shift coverage to balance cost and output.
Own scrap % by area, shift, and part number; track daily and report weekly.
Lead root-cause analysis (5-Why, fishbone, Pareto) on top scrap drivers such as flash, non-fill, blisters, porosity, dimensional variation, and material waste.
Drive sustainable countermeasures with Engineering and Quality, and verify effectiveness.
Control compound and material usage, including shelf life, FIFO, and startup/purge waste on extrusion.
Directly supervise, coach, and hold accountable two Shift Leads; set clear shift-level goals and expectations.
Ensure consistent standards, communication, and handoffs between shifts through structured shift-start and shift-change meetings.
Conduct regular one-on-ones and annual performance reviews for the Shift Leads.
Build and maintain a cross-training matrix so each area is covered by multiple qualified operators.
Ensure operators are trained and certified on standard work, equipment, and quality requirements before running independently.
Identify high-potential employees and develop a succession pipeline for Lead roles.
Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues fairly and consistently in line with Hultec policies, partnering with HR as needed.
Foster an engaged, respectful culture with recognition and open communication.
Champion a zero-injury culture and enforce all safety policies, PPE, and OSHA requirements.
Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hot-surface, and material-handling procedures specific to presses and extruders.
Lead safety observations, near-miss reporting, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards in all areas.
Abide by and enforce Hultec quality standards, control plans, and work instructions at every station.
Ensure first-article, in-process, and final inspections are completed and documented.
Contain nonconforming product immediately and support customer complaint investigations and corrective actions (8D/CAPA).
Support internal and customer audits and maintain compliance with the plant's quality management system.
Lead or participate in Kaizen and Lean initiatives in assigned areas.
Maintain visual management boards and tiered daily meetings.
Report KPIs, trends, and improvement actions to the Plant Manager.