Production Supervisor

Kinetic Custom Trailers•Waco, TX

70d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations at our Waco, Texas facility. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for driving production performance, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and developing a high-performing team capable of delivering custom trailer projects on schedule. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of welding/fabrication, assembly, or industrial manufacturing processes
Proven leadership experience in managing production teams
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and production documents
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work effectively under deadlines while maintaining quality standards

Nice To Haves

Experience in trailer manufacturing, or custom fabrication
Lean manufacturing, six sigma, or related certifications/education
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
Experience using ERP or production management software

Responsibilities

Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are achieved.
Collaborate on and execute production plans, allocating labor, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and throughput.
Monitor production progress and proactively address bottlenecks, delays, and resource constraints.
Coordinate workflow between fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, and shipping departments.
Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining quality, safety, and cost objectives.
Supervise, mentor, and develop production employees, leads, and supervisors.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and feedback, and address performance concerns when required.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, and workforce development initiatives.
Promote employee engagement and maintain a positive, respectful work environment.
Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Conduct regular safety inspections, observations, and incident investigations.
Ensure employees are properly trained and consistently follow safe work practices and PPE requirements.
Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce workplace hazards and incidents.
Ensure all products meet customer specifications, engineering requirements, and company quality standards.
Work closely with Quality Control and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues.
Monitor quality metrics, rework, and warranty trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
Implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce defects and improve overall product consistency.
Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, labor efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving workflow, and increasing productivity.
Support Lean Manufacturing principles and the implementation of standardized work processes.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, process optimization, and operational improvements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Project Management, and Shipping teams to ensure successful project execution.
Ensure production teams have the materials, drawings, tools, and information required to perform work efficiently.
Communicate production status, risks, resource requirements, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.
Support implementation of engineering changes and production process improvements.
Monitor equipment performance and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.
Ensure tools, machinery, and work areas are maintained in a safe, organized, and operational condition.
Support facility improvement projects and equipment upgrades as needed.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organization throughout the facility.