1st Shift Production Supervisor

Nefab; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nefab South Central in Houston is recruiting for a 1st Shift Production Supervisor. You will lead daily production activities, coordinate work orders, and ensure safe, compliant operation while optimizing resources and communicating with the Production Manager.

The role requires 2–3 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, strong English communication, and the ability to read engineering drawings. This is a full-time on-site position in Houston with responsibility for safety and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience reading engineering drawings and production documents
• Experience with steel, wood, corrugate, foam or similar materials is a plus
• Experience applying OSHA requirements and safety standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production employees; supervise daily work and assign workloads.
• Plan and coordinate production; schedule and expedite work orders.
• Maintain quality, safety, and compliance with ISO and OSHA standards.
• Monitor operations; track production times and identify improvements.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and workplace upkeep.
• Oversee materials, warehouse, and logistics including shipping/receiving.
• Collaborate with planning, engineering, management, and vendors on issues and budgets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Solution-focused

Creative thinking

Performance management

Education

Bachelors in Eng/Ops/Logistics

Job description

1st Shift Production Supervisor Nefab South Central, Houston

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we depend on engaged people to succeed. Our production organization is vital to delivering solutions to our customers. We are now looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team at Nefab Packaging South Central in Houston.
You will be part of the production organization, contributing to Nefab’s work to deliver solutions to customers. In the production organization, you will work and communicate with colleagues to support the team’s goals.

This position is located in Houston , and you will report to Senthilathipathan, Production Manager.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor(s) is responsible for the day-to-day scheduling of production through the plant and operation of the production shift, ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of resources including material and manpower, in order to meet production and customer requirements in accordance with applicable policies and in the most economical and safe manner suitable to the operation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support production employees: Supervise daily work, open and close the plant as required, assign workloads, provide training, motivate the team, and support recruitment and performance management with the Manager.
• Plan and coordinate production: Schedule and expedite work orders, balance production capacity with customer-service needs, and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
• Maintain quality, safety, and compliance: Ensure products meet company and customer standards, support ISO 9001 and 14001 requirements, and maintain safe operations in line with applicable OSHA and local standards.
• Monitor and improve operations: Track production times and efficiency, identify improvement opportunities, and review production information to support continuous workflow.
• Coordinate equipment and workplace upkeep: Schedule machine maintenance with the Production Manager, maintain production tools, and ensure good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Oversee materials, warehouse, and logistics: Manage finished goods storage, coordinate shipping and receiving, and oversee the company delivery truck’s use.
• Collaborate and support administration: Work with planning, engineering, management, contractors, suppliers, and vendors to resolve issues; review production documentation and provide input on budgets, capital expenses, and feasibility studies.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Logistics or equivalency in combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

• 2–3 years of supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and production documents.
• Experience working with steel, wood, corrugate, foam, or other traded materials is an asset.
• Experience applying and enforcing OSHA requirements and applicable workplace safety standards.

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

PROFESSIONAL PRINCIPALS

• To always act in a professional and ethical manner
• To maintain a positive work environment and recognize that this is a shared responsibility and includes recognition, respect, co-operation and open communication.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Detail-oriented
• Solution-focused
• Creative and innovative
• Effective at managing performance

HEALTH AND SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBLIGATIONS

We are serious about improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better and safer working conditions. The Company provides a working environment that is healthy, safe and in accordance with international standards and local laws for all employees.

ENVIRONMENT

We optimize total cost and reduce environmental impact with innovative packaging and logistics solutions.

Sustainability is an integral part of our value proposition to the market. Working with sustainability means that we care for the welfare of our employees and other stakeholders while maintaining balance in the economic, social and environmental aspects of our business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Management Responsibilities

• Take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers
• Ensure that equipment, materials and protective equipment are maintained in good condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to protect worker health and safety

Employee Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge and ensure that work is in compliance with the provision of the Act, the regulations and all health and safety policies, programs and practices, as they pertain to the workplace
• Report to the employer, supervisor or a Health & Safety representative, any contravention of the Act or regulations, or any hazard they are aware of.
• Use or wear equipment, protective devices or clothing that the employer requires to be used or worn in a manner that will not endanger the client, themselves or another employee.
• Report immediately to the employer or supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the employee is aware and which may endanger the client, themselves or another employee.
• Ensure that they do not engage in any prank, contest, and feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Environment

• The duties of this job include physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, standing, reaching, walking, lifting (1-40lbs), gripping, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing/listening, seeing/observing, and repetitive motions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

• Office working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require local and international travel, overnight travel and weekend and/or evening work.
• The Production Supervisor role has daily stress due to customer deadlines, employee management and responsibility in accuracy. The incumbent is faced with constant interruption and frequently meets with other.

Company values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.

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