Operations Supervisor

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy. Job Purpose The Operations Supervisor is the first line of leadership on the Cedar Park production floor, responsible for the safety, quality, delivery, and people performance of an assigned shift or work area within KARNO generator assembly. This role ensures production teams operate safely and in compliance with standard work, drives structured problem‑solving to resolve quality and process issues, and manages daily staffing, output, and schedule attainment to meet takt and delivery commitments. The Operations Supervisor also serves as the primary point of contact for personnel matters within their area — coaching, developing, and holding team leads and hourly staff accountable — while championing continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices and supporting the Hyliion Production System. AI at Hyliion At Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them — to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world. Duties and Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Model and reinforce safe behavior on the shop floor; set the safety standard for the area Conduct daily start‑of‑shift safety talks across assigned work cells Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately, and verify timely closure Ensure safe work practices and required PPE use are maintained across all shifts and work cells Resolve "Just Do It" (JDI) safety issues on the spot; elevate non-JDI conditions to Facilities, Manufacturing Engineering, or the VP of Operations Quality (Right‑First‑Time) Support team leads and technicians in identifying and resolving quality issues; elevate to Quality or Engineering when necessary Ensure adherence to standard work instructions and documentation across all work cells under supervision Verify team members are trained and current against process standards before performing work Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop, maintain, and communicate work instructions where gaps exist Ensure the Red Tag / NCR disposition process is followed accurately and closed out in a timely manner Production Management (Takt & Delivery) Set daily and weekly output goals for assigned work cells in partnership with Operations leadership Lead daily team huddles to align on production goals, quality issues, and schedule status Assign staffing and workload across work cells based on skill sets and line balance Monitor and report production performance — output, scrap, and downtime — and drive corrective actions Coordinate setups, material flow, and shift handoffs to sustain continuous production Identify and remove bottlenecks; elevate constraints that require cross‑functional support Coach and develop team leads and technicians to build the competency needed to sustain takt and schedule attainment People & Performance Management Provide direct supervision of team leads and hourly production staff across assigned work cells Serve as the primary escalation point for attendance, scheduling, and day‑to‑day personnel issues Coach and counsel team members on HSE, Quality, and Delivery performance; address underperformance directly and promptly Own accurate, timely timekeeping for the area without follow‑up required from HR or Finance Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of new production staff Address misalignment with Hyliion's culture — time‑wasting, distracted or careless performance, mistreatment of others — directly and in a timely manner Continuous Improvement Participate in and lead Gemba walks and Tier 1 / Tier 2 production meetings Lead or support kaizen activities focused on waste reduction and safety improvement Champion adoption of lean manufacturing practices — visual management, standardized work, and 5S — across the area of responsibility Support rollout and sustainment of the Hyliion Production System (HPS) scorecard within assigned work cells Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business. Qualifications Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered 3+ years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or shift lead role within a manufacturing or production environment Demonstrated experience applying lean manufacturing tools — 5S, standardized work, kaizen, root cause problem solving Experience with production tracking, scheduling, and performance metrics PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred Experience in early‑stage, low‑volume, or scale‑up manufacturing environments preferred Background in electromechanical assembly, power generation, or heavy equipment manufacturing preferred Skills and Abilities Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across the shop floor, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Role Classification and Working Conditions This is an hourly, non‑exempt‑level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment. Overtime may be required. Physical/Other Requirements Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc. Direct Reports This position has or may have direct reports. Benefits: Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options Dental Plans, with buy‑up option Vision Plan Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy‑up options Short Term Disability, paid for by the company Long Term Disability, paid for by the company Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) 401k/Roth 401k Voluntary Accident Plans Voluntary Critical Illness Plans Hospital Indemnity Plan Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to Hyliion’s human resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr