Production Supervisor

Surge Staffing•Rockwall, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, and productivity while leading and developing a high-performing production team.

Requirements

2–3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment
Minimum 2+ years of hands-on production experience (plastics or similar industry preferred)
Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (5S, TPM, Kaizen, etc.)
Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements
Experience with production KPIs and reporting
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production systems

Responsibilities

Ensure production metrics align with customer expectations (quality, cost, delivery, people)
Establish and monitor KPIs such as PPM, productivity (PPH), efficiency (OEE/TRS), absenteeism, and safety incidents
Manage staffing levels and resources to meet production demands
Monitor shift performance and report results daily
Respond to production issues with immediate containment and corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies (5S, TPM, SMED, Kaizen, problem-solving groups)
Drive implementation of improvement ideas and track results
Conduct audits to ensure adherence to standardized work processes
Maintain and update daily KPI tracking systems
Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and provide hands-on leadership
Plan daily and weekly workforce scheduling and manage timekeeping
Coach and develop team members, including team leads and operators
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees
Build and execute training plans to improve team capability and flexibility
Enforce company policies, safety standards, and workplace discipline
Recognize and support employee performance and development
Ensure clear and consistent communication across all levels of the team
Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
Stop production when safety risks are identified
Lead safety initiatives and support continuous improvement in workplace conditions
Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, procedures, and regulations
Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve operations
Participate in daily production meetings and report key updates
Ensure smooth shift transitions and communication between teams
Support cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives
Share best practices and continuous improvement ideas
Perform other duties as assigned