Production Lead: Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Paycom; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom in Amarillo, TX, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily floor operations, safety, quality, and on-time production. You will supervise production staff, align workloads, and partner with the Production Manager to drive performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with ERP systems. You will champion lean practices, monitor metrics, and support training and onboarding to build a responsive, safe team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical or trade education preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of shop floor operations and safety practices.
• Ability to read production schedules, drawings, and work instructions.
• Basic computer skills; ERP experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day production activities.
• Ensure production schedules are executed according to plan.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability.
• Identify and resolve production issues in real time.
• Escalate major operational concerns to the Production Manager.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees.
• Enforce company policies, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Conduct performance conversations and recommend corrective action when needed.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new employees.
• Promote accountability and a positive team culture.
• Track daily production metrics and report results.
• Support lean initiatives and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Safety compliance

Lean principles

Shop floor operations

Reading production schedules

ERP literacy

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade education

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Paycom in Amarillo, TX, seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily floor operations, safety, quality, and on-time production. You will supervise production staff, align workloads, and partner with the Production Manager to drive performance.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience with ERP systems. You will champion lean practices, monitor metrics, and support training and onboarding to build a responsive, safe team.