Production Supervisor

Swipejobs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuum is seeking a Production Supervisor in Houston to lead a shift of 6-8 technicians in the metal powder production process. You will manage safety practices, drive efficiency, and ensure product quality from feedstock handling to packaging for shipment.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing with at least 2 years in supervision, plus hands-on equipment operation and familiarity with NetSuite and ERP tools. A degree in Engineering or Materials Science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Hands-on experience operating production equipment and ability to learn Continuum's foundry and sieving equipment.
• Working knowledge of quality control principles and practices.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations in manufacturing, including OSHA requirements.
• Proficiency with manufacturing/ERP software, such as NetSuite, production reporting tools and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team of 6-8 Production Technicians, schedule and monitor daily work to meet targets.
• Train, coach and provide performance feedback; participate in hiring and onboarding.
• Oversee the full metal powder production process and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Maintain safety protocols, PPE use, lockout/tagout, and incident reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality.
• Coordinate maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
• Prepare shift production records and performance reports; update SOPs and safety instructions.

Skills

Team Leadership

Manufacturing Experience

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

ERP Software (NetSuite)

Education

Associate's degree or higher in Engineering/Materials Science or related technical field

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: The Production Supervisor oversees the operations of the metal alloy powder production process, from feedstock handling through atomization, sieving and packaging for shipment. This role leads the production team of production technicians on shift and is accountable for meeting production targets on shift, ensuring the quality and consistency of products, maintaining safety standards, optimizing manufacturing efficiency and oversight of equipment maintenance schedules.

Job Description: The Production Supervisor oversees the operations of the metal alloy powder production process, from feedstock handling through atomization, sieving and packaging for shipment. This role leads the production team of production technicians on shift and is accountable for meeting production targets on shift, ensuring the quality and consistency of products, maintaining safety standards, optimizing manufacturing efficiency and oversight of equipment maintenance schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision and Team Leadership:
  • Lead a shift team of 6 - 8 Production Technicians (Foundry Operators, Sieving Equipment Operators and Material Preparation Technicians).
  • Schedule, assign and monitor daily work to meet production targets and keep the shift fully staffed.
  • Train and coach team members, give regular performance feedback, and address performance or conduct issues, including recommending and carrying out corrective action in partnership with leadership and HR.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding and operator qualification.
• Production Management and Operation:
  • Oversee the full metal powder production process on the shift, from feedstock handling through packaging of metal powders for shipment.
  • Monitor and adjust foundry and sieving equipment and process settings to maintain optimal performance and produce metal powders to specification.
  • Know how to operate all production equipment on the shift, and step in to run foundry, sieving and material preparation equipment when needed to keep the shift fully staffed.
  • Lead shift handoffs so the next shift has clear information on production status, equipment issues and open priorities.
• Quality Control:
  • Carry out in-process quality checks and inspections of processes and metal powder output, and resolve quality issues on the floor.
  • Partner with the Quality team on containment, root-cause investigations and corrective actions for nonconforming material.
  • Follow established quality procedures and support quality-system compliance and audit readiness.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed on the production floor, including wearing of PPE, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices. This includes coaching production team members on safe working practices and corrective measures to address unsafe practices.
  • Make sure team members complete required safety training, and audit and enforce safety procedures to prevent workplace injuries and hazards.
  • Report safety incidents and near misses promptly and participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
  • Follow applicable environmental regulations and company compliance policies, partnering with QHSE as needed.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve product quality.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, RandD and IT to implement new technologies, alloys and process improvements on the production floor.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting:
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and process issues on the shift to minimize downtime, escalating to Maintenance or Engineering as needed.
  • Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs, and work with the Maintenance team to develop preventive maintenance schedules.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  • Maintain accurate shift production records, including output, downtime, yield and quality metrics.
  • Prepare and present regular production performance reports to leadership.
  • Develop, update and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety work instructions for the production floor.

Qualifications

• Required
  • Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
  • Hands-on experience operating production equipment in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to learn and operate Continuum's foundry and sieving equipment.
  • Working knowledge of quality control principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations in a manufacturing setting, including OSHA requirements.
  • Proficiency with manufacturing/ERP software, such as NetSuite, production reporting tools and Microsoft Office
• Preferred
  • Experience in metal powder production, powder metallurgy, foundry or specialty metals manufacturing.
  • Experience operating melting, atomization or sieving equipment.
  • Lean, 5S or structured root-cause problem-solving experience.
  • OSHA 10- or 30-Hour certification; forklift certification.
  • Familiarity with ISO 901:2015/AS9100D quality systems.

$82500 - $93600 / year

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