Production Shift Supervisor

Overview Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Production Shift Supervisor, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable. Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Production Shift Supervisor leads and supports a team of employees to ensure efficient and productive operations. This role focuses on maintaining a safe working environment by overseeing the proper use of equipment and scheduling necessary maintenance. The supervisor is responsible for verifying that production output meets established specifications and standards. Additionally, this position requires preparing and presenting performance and progress reports to management to drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage workflow and assign responsibilities: Assign tasks and responsibilities among team members to meet production targets. Develop and maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing and uninterrupted operations. Oversee daily production activities to ensure smooth workflows and eliminate bottlenecks. Support operational continuity by maintaining schedule flexibility, including overtime and weekend work as needed, participating in shift pass‑downs that may require early arrival or late departure, and remaining responsive to team communications outside standard hours when required. Equipment Operations Support: Operate machinery and equipment as needed to support production demands. Troubleshoot and resolve basic equipment issues to minimize downtime. Enforce safe operating procedures and ensure proper use of all equipment. Team Supervision: Provide training and guidance to employees on the safe and effective use of manufacturing and metrology equipment, reinforcing best practices and compliance with safety protocols. Establish clear daily, weekly, and monthly production goals aligned with company objectives. Clearly communicate team objectives and individual responsibilities to ensure alignment and accountability. Monitor team performance, track progress toward goals, and provide timely feedback. Analyze production data to identify inefficiencies and recommend process improvements to optimize production output. Other duties as assigned, including analyzing production data and offering constructive improvements to optimize production output. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (external) or 3 years in a manufacturing environment plus 100% certification on all MetOx tools (internal). Prior experience mentoring, leading, or supervising teams. Internal candidates must be in good standing with no write‑up or performance issues in the last 12 months. Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and shift pass‑downs, and maintain responsiveness to operational communications outside standard working hours as required. Preferred Qualifications Associate’s degree in manufacturing technology or related program. Prior experience in a discrete manufacturing environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to proactively identify and communicate risks and timelines to management. Strong leadership and team management skills. High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail. Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities. Strong organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite. Physical Demands This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching with arms, using hands, talking, and hearing. Some sitting, climbing, stooping, crawling, or crouching will be needed. Frequent lifting/carrying/moving of up to 10 pounds, and in some instances up to 50 pounds, will be required. The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed, as well as the ability to distinguish differences in colors. Supervisors must be clean‑shaven to successfully complete the fit test and maintain this grooming standard. We will consider reasonable accommodation for employees who need them to perform their job effectively. If you require workplace accommodation, please inform us immediately. Benefits Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment. 401(k) match. Paid parental leave & adoption assistance. Educational reimbursement. And more. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr MetOx International