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 a greenfield rare earth magnet manufacturing facility. The role supports the restoration of a critical manufacturing capability in the United States and oversees production activities that transform raw materials into finished rare earth magnets.

The supervisor will plan and manage resources across a range of chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes to meet the production schedule. The position focuses on finishing operations, including machining, passivation and cleaning, packaging, and inspection. Following the start of production, the supervisor will work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule.

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 such as 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 operational 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 other leading metrics.
• Partner with Production Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify improvement opportunities, investigate process deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, including Kaizens.

What This Job Offers

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