Supervisor, Machining

MP Materials • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

MP Materials is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Production Supervisor to build and lead a team of operators and technicians at its greenfield rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. The role supports the restoration of a critical manufacturing capability in the United States. The facility includes a broad range of chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes, and the supervisor will plan and manage resources across those processes to meet the production schedule. After production begins, the position will be assigned to a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

The supervisor will focus on finishing operations, including machining, passivation and cleaning, packaging, and inspection, while ensuring production, quality, and labor objectives are met. The role works with Production Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to address process deviations and implement improvements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing and training operators.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with Quality Systems ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.
• Hands-on approach to identifying and solving problems.
• Strong computer skills and computer literacy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience implementing 5S and Kaizen.
• ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and manage manufacturing operators’ work to ensure each operation step is completed on time.
• Manage production in finishing operations, including machining, passivation and cleaning, packaging, and inspection.
• Monitor labor efficiency and redeploy labor as needed to meet the production schedule.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product yields and quality standards are met.
• Manage operational performance against established KPIs and identify and track additional leading metrics.
• Partner with Production Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify improvement opportunities, investigate process deviations, and implement robust corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, such as Kaizens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed