Production Line Supervisor

Now Hiring: Production Line Supervisor
Position: Production Line Supervisor 
Compensation: $90k annual
Schedule: Mon-Fri | 7:00am - 3:30pm 
Location: 77477


The Houston branch of Openwork ahs partnered with a manufacturing company to add a Production Line Supervisor to their team. This is a direct hire opportunity. Our client values candidates with goals, reliability and manufacturing supervisory experience. 


What You'll Be Doing: 

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to consistently achieve production, quality, safety, and delivery objectives.
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear expectations while holding team members accountable for performance standards.
• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while maintaining exceptional product quality.
• Monitor production metrics throughout the day and immediately address obstacles impacting throughput.
• Coordinate effectively with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Maintenance, and Customer Service to ensure seamless operations.
• Drive daily production
• Troubleshoot production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures.
• Partner with maintenance to resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and
  hydraulic issues.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed on schedule.
• Recommend equipment upgrades that improve productivity and reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance using production data and operator feedback.
• Coach, mentor, and develop production employees.
• Build a highly engaged manufacturing team focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide meaningful coaching.
• Identify future leaders and support succession planning.
• Promote cross-training and workforce flexibility.
• Address performance concerns promptly and professionally.
• Foster an environment built on trust, accountability, and respect.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Reduce waste, downtime, and unnecessary motion.
• Improve workstation organization and workflow.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions that deliver measurable results.
• Champion OSHA compliance and safe work practices.
• Ensure every employee follows established safety procedures.
• Perform routine safety observations and audits.
•  Support quality investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture where quality is everyones responsibility.

What We're Looking For: 

• Five or more years of progressive manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience leading production teams in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot production equipment.
• Experience supporting preventative maintenance programs.
• Proven ability to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience: 

• Manufacturing leadership within HVAC, sheet metal fabrication, industrial equipment, or machinery manufacturing.
• Experience with CNC-controlled fabrication equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or assembly experience.
• ERP/MRP manufacturing system experience.
• Forklift certification.

Equipment Being Used: (Experience with these preferred, but not required)

• Turmatic Flow Water Jet Systems
• Accurpress CNC Press Brakes
• AMADA Fabrication Equipment
• Copper Tube Bending Machines
• Multi-Press Hydraulic Press Systems
• Additional sheet metal fabrication and assembly equipment

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• PTO/Vacation

If you are interested in and qualified for the Production Line Supervisor role please APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the positions please call us at View phone number on app.dstribute.io. Openwork is an equal opportunity employer EOE 


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