Production Shift Supervisor

MetOx International, Inc.•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Production Shift Supervisor, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable. Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Production Shift Supervisor leads and supports a team of employees to ensure efficient and productive operations. This role focuses on maintaining a safe working environment by overseeing the proper use of equipment and scheduling necessary maintenance. The supervisor is responsible for verifying that production output meets established specifications and standards. Additionally, this position requires preparing and presenting performance and progress reports to management to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
External: 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or Internal: 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment + 100% certified on all MetOx tools
Prior experience mentoring, leading, or supervising teams
Internal: Must be in good standing with no write-up or performance issues in the last 12 months.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and shift pass-downs, and maintain responsiveness to operational communications outside standard working hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in manufacturing technology or related degree program
Prior experience in discrete manufacturing environment
Ability to proactively identify and communicate risks and timelines to management
Strong leadership and team management skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Assigns tasks and responsibilities among team members to meet production targets
Develops and maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing and uninterrupted operations
Oversees daily production activities to ensure smooth workflows and eliminate bottlenecks
Supports operational continuity by maintaining schedule flexibility, including overtime and weekend work as needed, participating in shift pass-downs that may require early arrival or late departure, and remaining responsive to team communications (e.g., Slack) outside standard hours when required.
Operates machinery and equipment as needed to support production demands
Troubleshoots and resolves basic equipment issues to minimize downtime
Enforces safe operating procedures and ensure proper use of all equipment
Provides training and guidance to employees on the safe and effective use of manufacturing and metrology equipment, reinforcing best practices and compliance with safety protocols
Establishes clear daily, weekly, and monthly production goals aligned with company objectives
Clearly communicates team objectives and individual responsibilities to ensure alignment and accountability
Monitors team performance, track progress toward goals, and provide timely feedback
Analyzes production data to identify inefficiencies and recommends process improvements to optimize production output
Other duties as assigned, including analyzing production data and offering constructive improvements to optimize production output