Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

JOB-10047233

Anticipated Start Date

September 21, 2026

Location

Katy, TX

Type of Employment

Contract to Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation and sustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.

Job Summary

W e are seeking experienced Manufacturing Production Supervisors to lead production teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supervising daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals are met, promoting a safe work environment, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Description

• Supervise and lead a team of approximately 10–15 production employees.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees on manufacturing processes, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Monitor employee attendance and timekeeping.
• Conduct performance evaluations and career development discussions.
• Address employee concerns, resolve workplace conflicts, and maintain positive employee relations.
• Lead effectively within a union manufacturing environment.
• Monitor daily production activities to ensure schedules and operational goals are achieved.
• Ensure employees have the necessary equipment, documentation, prints, and work instructions to perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate workflow to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
• Develop a working knowledge of manufacturing processes and products to assist with troubleshooting.
• Escalate production, quality, engineering, planning, supply chain, and operational issues to the appropriate departments.
• Support timely resolution of manufacturing challenges.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Monitor employee adherence to PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Maintain a safe and organized production environment.
• Support manufacturing process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with developing and maintaining manufacturing work instructions and procedures.
• Utilize Manufacturing System principles and continuous improvement tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Elastomer manufacturing operation producing a wide variety of products and part numbers.
• Mixed manufacturing environment with an emphasis on product variety rather than high-volume production.
• Production area includes more than 20 pieces of manufacturing equipment.
• Supervisors are not expected to operate equipment but will develop equipment knowledge through training and experience.

S kills Required

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills.
• Experience managing accountability and resolving employee conflicts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and general office applications).

Preferred qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a union manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience.
• Bachelor's degree with slightly less supervisory experience may be considered.

Education

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED

Pay Rate

• $39 - $42 per hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

Additional Details

• S h ift: First Shift: 4:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Shift: Second Shift: 2:00 PM - Midnight
• Supervisors are required to work overtime as part of the role.
• Contractors are eligible for bonuses related to weekend coverage.
• Upon full-time conversion, supervisors are eligible for additional incentives/benefits.

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.