Lead Production Supervisor – Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting DAY ONE

Bonus opportunity

Health, dental, vision and life insure

401k with employer match 100% vested

HSA with employer contribution

Job summary

Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions in Houston, TX seeks an experienced production leader to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise a manufacturing team across cutting, tempering, laminating, and insulated glass production, while coaching employees and maintaining compliance with OSHA and company policies.

You will train staff, optimize workflows, manage materials, and partner with management to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing plant
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel) and strong computer skills
• Proven leadership in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Excellent communication, organization, and team development skills

Responsibilities

• Communicate management expectations and direction clearly to the production team
• Train, direct, and motivate employees; provide feedback and recommendations to management
• Partner with the Plant Manager to supervise and coordinate manufacturing activities, including cutting, tempering, laminating, fabricating, polishing, insulated glass production, and loading operations
• Oversee training for new and existing employees, including work methods, safety procedures, and company policies
• Inspect products to ensure compliance with company specifications; direct machine setup and adjustments as needed
• Support performance management processes, including reviews, disciplinary actions, and coaching conversations
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, and termination processes as needed
• Drive employee retention, engagement, and development initiatives
• Act as the first line of support for resolving operational issues and maintaining workflow efficiency
• Ensure on-time production and delivery while managing raw materials and inventory levels
• Maintain compliance with product specifications, safety standards, OSHA regulations, and employment laws
• Complete accurate and timely production reporting
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, external customers, and regulatory agencies
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to PPE requirements and safe work practices at all times
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment
• Identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement opportunities
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and support 5S initiatives
• Ensure all processes are followed correctly to maintain high-quality standards

Skills

Leadership experience

Excel proficiency

Fast-paced manufacturing leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication and team development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions in Houston, TX seeks an experienced production leader to drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will supervise a manufacturing team across cutting, tempering, laminating, and insulated glass production, while coaching employees and maintaining compliance with OSHA and company policies.

You will train staff, optimize workflows, manage materials, and partner with management to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.