Production Supervisor

A. O. Smith Corporation; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation in Haltom City, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead the plant workforce and ensure timely production with quality control.

You will supervise leaders and operators, enforce safety protocols, and coordinate with engineering and quality teams to preempt issues. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred) and several years of supervisory manufacturing experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of related work experience with leadership exposure.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities; able to interpret metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data reporting.
• Forklift license and valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and plant workforce.
• Ensure compliance with production schedules and quality standards.
• Coordinate with leaders, engineers and quality personnel to resolve issues.
• Enforce safety policies and drive a safe workplace.
• Maintain timely hours, attendance, and production records.
• Lead cross-training, departmental rotations and staff development.
• Investigate injuries and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively to align departments and schedules.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Mathematical skills

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years related work experience

1+ year supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Outlook

Forklift operation

Job description

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation
Location: Haltom, TX 76117
Business Unit: NAWT
Workplace Setting: Onsite

Primary Function

Responsible for the efficient operation of the Manufacturing Department, providing direction for the plant workforce and ensuring compliance with daily production schedules. Supervise and coordinate the activities of leaders and workers, verify correct manufacturing processes, and collaborate with operators, engineers, and quality personnel to identify and resolve potential customer issues.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures to Leaders and Operators.
• Responsible for establishing a safe workplace through employee involvement.
• Notify Human Resources of emergencies and employees needing first aid.
• Investigate all injuries; provide support on implementation of suggested corrective procedures.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Responsible for timely notification of scheduled hours to leaders and employees.
• Responsible for completing employee time, absenteeism, and vacation paperwork or systems in a timely manner.
• Develop and promote positive relations with employees through effective communication of company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for investigating conflicts and the discipline of personnel within the Manufacturing Department.
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of the cross training program, the manufacturing training program and departmental rotation plans.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist Leaders in solving work problems.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications; analyze all nonconformances for root cause and implement corrective procedures.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Study production schedules, estimate man-hours requirements for completion of job assignment and make appropriate action plans.
• Responsible for timely completion of all manufacturing production schedules including subassemblies, service requirements, and other department requests.
• Responsible for product quality in accordance with established Company guidelines and/or specifications.
• Interpret specifications, drawings, and job orders to workers, and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or related field, preferred
• 3+ years of related work experience or training
• 1+ year of supervisory/leadership experience preferred
• Ability to prepare and interpret various metrics, and reports
• Ability to identify problems and take appropriate corrective measures
• Effective communication skills via written and oral
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
• Proficient mathematical skills
• Experience within manufacturing, leadership skills, understand basic principles of human resources and manufacturing process, ability to make decisions and the willingness to follow policies and procedures.
• Experience in the water heater, manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Valid forklift driver’s license
• Valid Drivers License

Benefits

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.