Manufacturing Floor & QA Supervisor - HOLT Manufacturing

HOLT Group; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HOLT Manufacturing seeks a Manufacturing Floor & QA Supervisor to lead the floor team, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure high-quality output on the Waco area production lines. The role emphasizes coaching, standard work, and sustained teamwork to meet quality targets.

You will model leadership values, train staff, participate in RIWs and Kaizen events, and collaborate with the Section Manager to optimize staffing and production flow while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years (preferred) of evaluating business processes, quality and efficiency improvements.
• Six Sigma Green Belt training and CPS knowledge preferred.
• Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Responsibilities

• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences productive teams for Legendary Customer Service.
• Models and reinforces HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools and processes.
• Coaches, mentors, and trains Team Members; task and behavior oriented.
• Performs duties of other team members during absences.
• Provides input to direct Manager on goals for manufacturing and QA.
• Updates metric boards and supports Lean initiatives.
• Leads RIWs and Kaizen events to improve processes, safety, and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Six Sigma Green Belt or CPS knowledge preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Manufacturing Floor & QA Supervisor - HOLT Manufacturing

Department: Machine Division (MAC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waco Mfg and Rebuild

Description

The Manufacturing Floor and Quality Assurance Supervisor is a key role in managing the manufacturing process and ensuring high-quality products. Responsibilities include overseeing the floor team and fostering the development of both competence and commitment among team members. The individual aligns objectives, development levels, and leadership styles, conduct timely performance reviews, and support team members in adhering to safety protocols and maintaining consistent quality standards.
The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices on a daily basis: 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal/external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Key Responsibilities

• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS)
• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Coaches, mentors, and trains Team Members; task and behavior oriented
• Performs job duties of other team members such as Lead & Quality Champions or Section Manager during periods of his/her absence
• Provides regular input to direct Manager regarding the achievement of targeted goals around the manufacturing and quality assurance processes
• Collects data and updating metric boards as needed
• Helps create and update Standard Work, implement and embed Lean manufacturing principles
• Provides quality assurance inspections of completed tasks, resolving issues related to safety, quality, velocity, and cost
• Assists with Value Stream Optimization through the engagement of In Process Validation (IPV) and Quality Gate methodologies
• Understands the overall flow of the line and technical aspects of the process in area of responsibility
• Adjusts line staffing to meet flow requirements, supporting the section’s production plan
• Translates the direction set by the Section Manager to task assignments for each Team Member in the given area to meet the section’s plan/requirements
• Models and teaches fundamental Lean principles, commit to successful implementation, and continually look for and identify waste
• Communicates effectively with various teams to report out on the area’s status relative to plan
• Meets production requirements while maintaining a positive working relationship with Team Members on the line
• Assists in leading in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) and Kiazen events to continuously improve processes, safety, and quality
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses defects; participating in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) team to eliminate reoccurrence
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, e.g., Technician Training Path
• Ensures the performance of equipment and work area through regular operator checks and maintenance resulting in operational equipment and work areas in good, clean, and orderly condition (Operator Performed Maintenance – OPM, and 5S)
• Participates or leads Process Improvement Dialogs in their area of responsibility
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Demonstrated skills in developing, coaching, and training others
• Demonstrates proficiency with current computer software, related hardware, and machine electronic systems
• Effective utilization of organizational, planning, self-management, problem solving, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Sound decision-making and judgment skills
• Strong communication skills along with the ability to effectively collaborate with outside individuals, groups, and cross functional teams
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to diagnose and determine corrective actions to be taken on issues and referring to Management for support, if needed

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required or combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities
• Up to two years of evaluating business processes, quality and efficiency improvements required, four preferred
• 6 Sigma green belt training & a working knowledge of CPS is preferred
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Travel

• Some travel may be expected
• Physical Requirements:
• Significant amount of time standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, climbing, and reaching
• Constant movement and use of limbs, hands; requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina
• Ascends/descends with gradual or continuous progress by oneself, using both hands and feet and climbs up and down ladders and/or equipment
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work
• Be able to maneuver safely and work underneath equipment and cribbed products
• Frequently lifts and moves materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to move objects, and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue

Work Environment

• Regularly works indoors around moving equipment and exposed to flashes of light from welding and loud noise levels
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water and high speed rotating equipment
• May work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting
• Exposure to high noise levels and body vibration
• May be required to work in confined work spaces, awkward positions, and high places
• Possible exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings

Disclaimer

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.