Production & Materials Supervisor: Lean Ops & Safety Leader

Reynolds Consumer Products; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 74,590 - 104,400; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products in Temple, TX, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Manage up to 75 hourly staff, drive Lean initiatives, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to optimize processes.

Local candidates preferred. Education: Bachelor's in Industrial Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; 4+ years of manufacturing with 2+ years supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principles and process improvement techniques.
• Experience leading or supervising employees in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, and quality systems.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or related operational excellence methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
• Ability to motivate and develop employees while fostering a positive and accountable work environment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Coordinate daily production schedules, staffing, and workflow to support efficient operations and customer requirements for up to 75 hourly employees.
• Foster a culture of safety by promoting safe work practices and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Monitor production performance metrics and implement corrective actions to improve operational results.
• Coach, develop, and support employees through training, performance feedback, and ongoing development.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, and Planning to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of hourly production employees, including scheduling, attendance, work assignments, and performance management.
• Monitor production output, labor utilization, downtime, scrap, and other key performance indicators to achieve established goals.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production, quality, safety, and operational reports.
• Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management activities, including corrective action consistent with company policies.
• Communicate production priorities, operational performance, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities across all levels of the organization.
• Identify and resolve production issues while supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Lean initiatives, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Focus

Operational Excellence

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Job description

Reynolds Consumer Products in Temple, TX, seeks a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. Manage up to 75 hourly staff, drive Lean initiatives, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to optimize processes.

Local candidates preferred. Education: Bachelor's in Industrial Management, Engineering, Business, or related field; 4+ years of manufacturing with 2+ years supervisory experience.