Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Merchants Metals • Houston, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Consistent with direction provided by the Plant Operation Superintendent, the Production Supervisor is responsible for front-line, hands-on responsibility for leading, planning, organizing, and directing manufacturing operations and staff of assigned business unit. Works closely with department leads focusing on people, safety, quality, and timeliness productivity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production role necessary.
• Proficient in use of computer systems and programs (MS Office)
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Strong leadership skills combined with good interpersonal skills increase your ability to influence, negotiate and build strong relationships and teamwork.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of direct employee supervision or lead responsibilities preferred.
• Knowledge in manufacturing process, Lean Manufacturing, 5's and collaboration in Kaizen events.
• Bilingual English & Spanish is desirable.
• Good verbal and oral communication skills necessary.
• Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and guidance to front-line production leaders and associates; plans, organizes, directs, and actively participates in daily operations activities with the team of operators.
• Lead, coach, and develop production personnel, as well as act as a technical resource/SME.
• Provides leadership, engagement, and motivation to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention.
• Achieve manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and reviewing job results; hire, train, coach, counsel, and discipline employees if needed along with facilitate performance evaluations, merit increases, and development plans; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate & communicate production schedule to fulfill customer order demands including managing vacation/time off, overtime and weekend work to maintain production levels and ensure coverage of equipment; ensure timekeeping and payroll are completed timely and accurately for staff.
• Serves as a Merchants Metals safety champion in every activity. Proactively identifies potentially unsafe situations and immediately resolves and/or raises awareness to the appropriate individual(s) ensuring PPE, LOTO, machine guarding, environmental permits, forklifts, cranes, power tools, hot work permits, working from heights, electrical safety, spill, and incidence response.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department for the preventive corrective maintenance of the equipment in charge.
• Participates in development, implementation, and support of continuous improvement methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems, improve product quality, and increase revenue in your service area (Six sigma, smart teams, kaizen, lean manufacturing).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree