1st shift Production Supervisor

Kelly Services; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Kelly Services is hiring a 1st shift Direct Hire Production Supervisor in La Porte, TX. The role oversees day-to-day operations across fabrication and warehouse teams, acting as a working supervisor to maximize output, maintain quality, and ensure safety.

Responsibilities include planning tasks, enforcing safety, coaching staff, supervising logistics, and performing audits to meet specifications. Benefits are included and hours are 7a-4p, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a distribution center, warehouse, custom manufacturing, or fabrication environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Operations is a plus.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP software (such as SAP), and Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout a fast-paced shift.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and assign daily tasks to warehouse and fabrication team members to meet customer demand on tight timelines.
• Enforce safety protocols and OSHA compliance; lead incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Onboard, train, and coach warehouse and production associates; manage timekeeping and scheduling tracking.
• Supervise shipping, receiving, and storage; assist with inventory cycle counts and discrepancy resolution.
• Conduct product and procedural audits to ensure specifications before dispatch.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s in Business/Supply Chain/Industrial Operations (a plus)

Tools

WMS

ERP (SAP)

Microsoft Office

Job description

1st shift Direct Hire Production Supervisor

Location: La Porte, TX

Hours: 7a-4pm Monday to Friday

Salary: $60,000 - 70,000 based on experience

FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE Kelly has partnered with a leading North American distributor of specialty mechanical insulation and custom fabrication and seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to join their team!

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor manages day-to-day operations across fabrication and warehouse teams. This position functions as a \"working supervisor,\" maintaining direct floor presence to coordinate personnel, maximize output, ensure product quality, and establish a culturally rigorous standard of physical safety.

Core Responsibilities

• Operational & Workflow Management: Plan, schedule, and assign daily tasks to warehouse and fabrication team members. Track and maintain production output, managing resources to meet customer demand on tight timelines.

• Safety Leadership: Enforce workplace safety protocols and ensure strict compliance with company policies and OSHA regulations. Lead incident investigations, identify safety hazards on the floor, and spearhead corrective action plans.

• Team Development & Supervision: Onboard, train, and coach warehouse and production associates. Communicate performance goals, address employee relations issues, and manage daily timekeeping and scheduling tracking.

• Logistics & Inventory Control: Supervise shipping, receiving, and storage functions. Assist with inventory cycle counts, minimize downtime, and resolve discrepancies to keep order fulfillment highly accurate.

• Quality Assurance: Conduct product and procedural audits to verify that fabrication orders meet the correct specification standards before dispatch.

Typical Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 3+ years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a distribution center, warehouse, custom manufacturing, or fabrication environment.

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Operations is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software (such as SAP), and Microsoft Office suite.

• Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs consistently throughout a fast-paced shift.

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays.

• Tuition reimbursement programs.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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