Night Shift Production Supervisor — Lean & Safety Champion

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the CG0002‑046‑00181 OPS – Service Cell3 – 3103 department in Houston, ensuring on‑time production and safety. You will organize daily work, assign tasks, monitor bottlenecks, and drive improvements while coordinating staff and equipment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of supervisory experience, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with production scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work orders.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-performance work environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily work and communicate production priorities to the team.
• Drive production to meet schedules, output targets, and operational plans.
• Assign tasks and coordinate staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor workflow and respond to bottlenecks, downtime, or staffing issues.
• Coach and support employees, including onboarding and training.
• Maintain a safe work environment and reinforce HSE procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance and other teams to address operational needs.
• Share shift updates and escalate issues that could affect safety or production.
• Perform other various job duties that may be required by the Manager or their designees.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety

Team motivation

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Production scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

National Oilwell Varco is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the CG0002‑046‑00181 OPS – Service Cell3 – 3103 department in Houston, ensuring on‑time production and safety. You will organize daily work, assign tasks, monitor bottlenecks, and drive improvements while coordinating staff and equipment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of supervisory experience, knowledge of lean manufacturing, and strong communication skills.