Anodize Supervisor

Western Extrusions Corporation; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Extrusions Corporation seeks a production supervisor for the Anodize Department. The role oversees daily shift activities, ensures safety, quality, and productivity, and drives continuous improvement in a high‑demand manufacturing environment.

The candidate will plan staffing, coordinate cross‑department workflows, and manage training, performance reviews, and hiring to meet production goals on the first shift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledgeable in anodizing processes and the chemicals used within the operation, sufficient to effectively supervise staff.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Promote and enforce ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 27001 standards as they relate to facility operations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily activities of enzymed employees in the Anodize Department for the assigned shift.
• Coordinate workflow with other departments to achieve production efficiency goals.
• Enforce ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 27001 compliance within the scope of responsibility.
• Strive to control costs within the anodizing operation, including labor and supplies.
• Coordinate anodizing training to ensure safe and efficient job performance.
• Guide, motivate, and discipline direct reports in line with company guidelines.
• Monitor attendance; coordinate with Payroll to resolve discrepancies.
• Create and conduct Toolbox Meetings on safety, quality, and production topics.
• Ensure safety standards and PPE usage are enforced daily.
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews and recommend compensation within budget.
• Interview and select new hires to meet staffing goals.
• Inform Anodize Manager of employee concerns and production issues.
• Maintain adherence to all policies and procedures.
• Remain vigilant for hazards and unsafe practices; address promptly.
• Ensure machinery is maintained and safe, and employees follow safety procedures.
• Assist the Anodize Manager with production duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Anodizing processes

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO/IEC 27001

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us: Western Extrusions Corporation is a national leader in the manufacturing of extruded aluminum products. Headquartered in Carrollton, Texas, we manufacture quality products used in America's critical infrastructure industries, including but not limited to Class 8 trucks, electric vehicles, truck trailers, utility‑scale solar power, electrical transmission, and numerous commercial construction products.

About the Role: Reporting directly to the Anodize Manager, this position is responsible for supervising and overseeing production activities within the Anodize Department for the assigned shift. The Supervisor ensures that production schedules are met while maintaining compliance with quality standards, safety requirements, and company policies. This role is responsible for coordinating daily workforce activities, monitoring operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency. Additionally, the Supervisor serves as a key resource for employee development, training, and performance management, fostering a positive and accountable work environment.

Schedule: First shift, with weekend availability as needed to support business and operational requirements.

Your Responsibilities:

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate the daily activities of employees in the Anodize Department for the assigned shift.
• Coordinate workflow with other departments to achieve company‑wide production efficiency goals.
• Enforce ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO/IEC 27001 compliance within the scope of responsibility.
• Strive to control costs within the anodizing operation, including labor, supplies, and other operational expenses.
• Coordinate anodizing training to ensure employees can perform their jobs safely and efficiently.
• Guide, motivate, and discipline direct reports in accordance with company guidelines.
• Monitor and track employee attendance; coordinate with the Payroll Department to resolve discrepancies in hours worked.
• Create and conduct Toolbox Meetings covering safety, quality, and production‑related topics.
• Ensure all safety standards and policies are enforced daily.
• Conduct annual employee performance reviews and recommend compensation increases in alignment with budget guidelines.
• Interview and select new hires to ensure staffing levels are sufficient to meet production goals.
• Inform the Anodize Manager of employee concerns, operational issues, and production‑related matters as they arise.
• Maintain strict adherence to all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Ensure the consistent use of safety devices and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Remain vigilant for hazardous conditions and unsafe practices; address potential safety hazards promptly.
• Ensure machinery is maintained in safe working condition and that employees follow all safety procedures when operating equipment.
• Assist the Anodize Manager with various production‑related duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Must be knowledgeable in anodizing processes and the chemicals used within the operation, sufficient to effectively supervise staff.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Promote, support, and enforce compliance with applicable ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management) standards as they relate to facility operations, engineering activities, capital projects, equipment installations, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above.

Work Environment: Responsibilities are carried out in both indoor settings and in the plant, an unregulated environment that experiences extreme temperatures and high levels of noise, including but not limited to other uncontrollable factors. The employee is expected to work safely and effectively within a manufacturing environment involving aluminum anodizing processes and associated production operations.

Disclaimer Notice: The essential duties and responsibilities, education, experience, abilities, physical demands, and work environment, among other things, listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer retains the right to modify this job description, either by revising or expanding it, at any given time. This may include assigning employees additional tasks based on business circumstances or changes within the work environment.

Western Extrusions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression.