Production Supervisor

G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

G&H Diversified Manufacturing LP in Houston, TX, seeks a Completion Tools Supervisor – Frac Plug Assembly to lead the Frac Plug Assembly operation, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

Responsibilities include coordinating with quality and engineering, training staff, and driving continuous improvement through data-driven actions to meet customer requirements and production goals on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading manufacturing, assembly, or related industrial operations.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, assembly prints, work instructions, specs and BOMs.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to analyze KPIs and use data to improve manufacturing performance.
• Willingness to meet the position’s 24/7 availability requirements.
• Experience with oilfield completion tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Frac Plug Assembly work complies with drawings, specs, procedures, BOMs, inspection and traceability requirements.
• Train, qualify, and hold employees to approved assembly processes and stop work when quality is at risk.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconformances, rework, scrap and customer concerns.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, Supply Chain and Operations to maintain material availability and prevent disruptions.
• Communicate production, quality, staffing, material and delivery risks to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Lead the resolution of quality, productivity, delivery, staffing and operational issues by identifying root causes and driving corrective actions to completion.
• Verify corrective actions are effective and escalate risks as needed.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment through 5S practices and safety policy enforcement.
• Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements and participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Establish daily and weekly production priorities and manage manpower, materials, equipment and workstations to meet customer requirements.
• Identify production constraints, communicate risks and execute recovery plans to maintain delivery commitments.
• Align staffing, labor utilization and overtime with production demand while maintaining safety and quality.
• Drive labor efficiency through workflow optimization, cross-training, better assembly methods and waste reduction.
• Lead employees with clear expectations, coaching and performance management.
• Participate in hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions and workforce planning activities.
• Develop future leaders and promote a culture of teamwork, urgency and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, productivity, labor efficiency, attendance, backlog and capacity.
• Use data and shop-floor observations to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Maintain a visible shop floor presence and address issues promptly and effectively.
• Make data-driven decisions and lead by example while upholding professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Read engineering drawings

Problem solving

KPIs analysis

24/7 availability

Lean / 5S

Oilfield tools knowledge

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Description

PURPOSE:

In accordance with company policies and procedures, the Completion Tools Supervisor – Frac Plug Assembly will lead the Frac Plug Assembly operation to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position is responsible for department performance, including safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, employee development, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Supervisor will coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational issues, meet customer requirements, and ensure products are assembled in accordance with approved engineering specifications and quality standards.

CRITICAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 1. Ensure all Frac Plug Assembly work complies with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, bills of material, inspection requirements, traceability standards, and documentation requirements.
2. 2. Train, qualify, and hold employees accountable to approved assembly processes, and stop or elevate work when quality or customer requirements are at risk.
3. 3. Partner with Quality and Engineering to resolve nonconformances, rework, scrap, customer concerns, and process-related issues.
4. 4. Coordinate with Purchasing, Inventory, Supply Chain, and Operations to maintain material availability and prevent production disruptions.
5. 5. Communicate production, quality, staffing, material, and delivery risks to appropriate stakeholders in a timely manner.
6. 6. Lead the resolution of quality, productivity, delivery, staffing, and operational issues by identifying root causes and driving corrective actions to completion.
7. 7. Verify corrective actions are effective and elevate significant risks or barriers to the Operations Manager when necessary.
8. 8. Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment through strong housekeeping and 5S practices.
9. 9. Enforce safety policies, procedures, training, and PPE requirements, and participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.
10. 10. Establish daily and weekly production priorities and manage manpower, materials, equipment, and workstations to meet customer requirements.
11. 11. Identify production constraints, communicate risks, and execute recovery plans to maintain delivery commitments.
12. 12. Align staffing, labor utilization, productivity, and overtime with production demand while maintaining safety and quality standards.
13. 13. Drive labor efficiency improvements through workflow optimization, cross-training, improved assembly methods, tooling enhancements, and waste reduction.
14. 14. Lead employees through clear expectations, coaching, performance feedback, accountability, and performance management practices.
15. 15. Participate in hiring, disciplinary actions, compensation recommendations, promotions, and workforce planning activities.
16. 16. Develop future leaders while fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
17. 17. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators including safety, productivity, labor efficiency, overtime, first-pass yield, rework, scrap, attendance, training, backlog, and capacity.
18. 18. Use performance data and shop-floor observations to identify trends, implement corrective actions, and drive measurable operational improvements.
19. 19. Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor, take ownership of operational performance, and address issues promptly and effectively.
20. 20. Make decisions using data, facts, and direct observation while leading by example and maintaining consistent professional standards.
21. 21. Maintain flexibility to support urgent business-critical matters outside normal business hours as required.

Requirements

1. 1. 3+ years of demonstrated experience leading manufacturing, assembly, production, or related industrial operations, including staffing, labor utilization, and operational priorities.
2. 2. Strong employee-leadership, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
3. 3. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, assembly prints, work instructions, specifications, and bills of material.
4. 4. Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, root-cause analysis, corrective-action processes, problem-solving, and operational decision-making.
5. 5. Ability to analyze KPIs and use data to improve manufacturing performance.
6. 6. Ability and willingness to meet the position’s 24/7 availability requirements.
7. 7. Preferred
8. 8. Experience in oilfield completion tools, frac plugs, downhole tools, or related oil and gas manufacturing.
9. 9. Experience leading high-volume or repetitive assembly operations and improving labor efficiency and productivity.
10. 10. Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, or continuous-improvement experience.
11. 11. ERP/MRP system experience.