Production Supervisor

Rangen LLC•Angleton, TX

20d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day production operations to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance. The role provides hands-on leadership to production personnel, maintains a safety-first culture, ensures production schedules and quality standards are met, and drives continuous improvement across operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, holds themselves and their team accountable, addresses issues early, and seeks improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 3–5 years of front-line supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
Computer proficiency and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate heavy machinery, such as a forklift and JCB.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage daily production activities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of workplace safety, hazard identification, and safe operating practices.
Experience monitoring production performance and implementing process improvements.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze production data, identify trends, and develop corrective action plans.
Proficiency with production reporting systems and standard computer applications.
Ability to work on the plant floor for extended periods and respond to operational needs as required.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing work environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing tools and equipment.
Strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or a degree in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Supervise facility operations personnel daily, including planning and scheduling work, assigning tasks, and managing employee vacations, overtime, and required lunch and rest breaks.
Lead by example through timely communication, objective feedback, clear work instructions, and coaching for continuous improvement.
Coordinate manpower with the production schedule and ensure training goals, including safety training and manufacturing cross-training, are met.
Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing company policies and procedures and setting a safety-focused example.
Conduct daily workplace inspections; verify health and safety practices, equipment, and PPE are being used and are in good condition; and follow up on inspection and audit actions.
Work with the quality department to meet quality goals and assist with troubleshooting and resolving customer manufacturing complaints.
Ensure proper methods and procedures are followed and that quality and production records are maintained according to company policies.
Observe and document process performance issues, assist in developing SOPs to optimize performance, and implement changes.
Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and increase productivity.
Evaluate production processes and implement practical solutions to improve efficiency, reliability, and plant performance.
Use production data, KPIs, and employee feedback to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring safety, quality, equipment, and production issues.
Coordinate with plant maintenance to ensure maintenance is performed safely and promptly, and that permitting and lockout/tagout policies are strictly followed.