Job Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Houston, TX
Industry: Manufacturing (Paint, Coatings, Chemicals)
Salary: $85k to $95k Yearly
Schedule: 3’rd Shift (Overnight) (11:00pm to 7:30am)
Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)
Education: High School Diploma (Minimum) 2 or 4 year Degree (Preferred)
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will possess any of the following experience:
- Powder Coatings Manufacturing
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Extrusion
- Milling
Overview:
The Production Supervision and responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent execution of daily operations within their assigned area. This role ensures production, warehouse, or processing activities are performed in accordance with safety standards, quality requirements, and operational expectations while meeting cost, delivery, and performance targets.
The Production Supervisor serves as the primary link between management and front-line employees, driving accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement at the shift and area level.
Reporting to: Manufacturing Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day shift operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution.
- Enforce safety rules, housekeeping, and 6S standards across assigned areas.
- Execute daily production or operational plans and ensure schedule adherence.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take immediate corrective action when targets are missed.
- Ensure standard work, procedures, and work instructions are followed.
- Coordinate staffing, job assignments, and coverage to meet operational needs.
- Identify issues, escalate risks, and support timely problem resolution.
- Lead shift handovers, toolbox talks, and daily accountability meetings.
- Support continuous improvement activities and sustain implemented improvements.
- Train, coach, and develop operators to improve performance and skill levels.
Competencies & Behavioral Expectations
1. Safety & Compliance Leadership
Competencies
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
- Understands and enforces safety procedures and work rules.
Behavioral Expectations
- Leads by example by following all safety requirements and wearing required PPE.
- Stops work immediately when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed.
- Conducts safety observations, audits, and toolbox talks.
- Ensures incidents, near misses, and hazards are reported and addressed.
2. Operational Execution & Discipline
Competencies
- Executes daily operational plans with consistency and discipline.
- Maintains control of processes and resources during the shift.
Behavioral Expectations
- Assigns work clearly and confirms understanding.
- Tracks progress against plan and adjusts as needed.
- Maintains strong shift cadence and task follow-up.
- Ensures accurate completion of production, inventory, and operational records.
3. Quality Focus
Competencies
- Understands quality requirements and process controls.
- Ensures products and processes meet specifications.
Behavioral Expectations
- Reinforces Right First Time expectations.
- Performs and verifies required quality checks.
- Initiates containment and escalation for quality issues.
- Ensures procedures and standard work are followed.
4. Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
Competencies
- Applies basic problem-solving methods to daily issues.
- Identifies waste, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Behavioral Expectations
- Leads first-level root cause reviews for recurring issues.
- Implements corrective actions within area of control.
- Supports A3, kaizen, and improvement initiatives.
- Sustains improvements through standard work and follow-up.
5. People Leadership & Engagement
Competencies
- Leads and motivates front-line employees.
- Builds accountability, teamwork, and engagement.
Behavioral Expectations
- Sets clear expectations for behavior and performance.
- Provides daily coaching, feedback, and recognition.
- Addresses performance and conduct issues promptly.
- Supports training, cross-training, and skill development.
6. Communication & Escalation
Competencies
- Communicates clearly and effectively across shifts and functions.
- Escalates issues appropriately and timely.
Behavioral Expectations
- Conducts effective shift handovers.
- Communicates changes, priorities, and expectations clearly.
- Escalates safety, quality, staffing, or equipment risks immediately.
- Provides accurate updates to management.
7. Accountability & Ownership
Competencies
- Takes ownership of shift performance and outcomes.
- Demonstrates reliability and follow-through.
Behavioral Expectations
- Owns missed targets and drives corrective actions.
- Ensures assigned actions are completed on time.
- Holds team members accountable to standards and commitments.
- Models company values and expected behaviors.
Role Expectations
- Be present on the floor and actively engaged with the team.
- Lead with integrity, safety, and accountability.
- Support management initiatives and plant priorities.
Serve as a role model for company values and behaviors.
