Production Supervisor

Futaba North America Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability

Bonus after 90 days

Paid Plant shutdown twice a year

9 Paid Holidays

6 Days Paid Sick Time

Two weeks vacation after one year

Job summary

The Futaba North America Group is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead welding operations, ensuring safe, efficient and high‑quality output. You will plan, direct and coordinate production activities while developing high-performing teams and meeting productivity goals.

Rotate monthly between day and night shifts to support business needs; strong problem‑solving and coaching skills are essential for continuous improvement and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience in production operations and supervising teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• Effective communication and coaching abilities.
• Ability to lead problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with Plex or similar manufacturing systems preferred.
• Commitment to environmental and workplace policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate welding production activities to meet customer and quality goals.
• Lead safety, audits, Kaizen, and 8-step problem solving.
• Monitor KPIs, scrap, and overtime planning; adjust manpower as needed.
• Coach team leads; manage shift start-ups and daily meetings.
• Ensure training needs are addressed and maintain reports.

Skills

Production operations

Team leadership

Safety standards

Quality standards

Coaching skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Plex

Job description

Description

The Production Supervisor plays a key leadership role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality welding operations. This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating production activities to ensure customer expectations, quality standards, and productivity goals are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for continuous improvement, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, address non-conformances promptly.
• Conduct audits (safety, cell conditions, Kaizen) and follow-ups.
• Implement Emergency Response Plan.
• Manage process quality via start-up checks, reviews, and scrap/rework analysis.
• Lead QIR/QPR meetings and corrective actions. Facilitate 8-step problem-solving.
• Monitor shipping schedules, inventory, and production planning.
• Report finished goods inventory and cell status for overtime planning.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members; promote "lead by example" culture.
• Prepare team leaders for shifts; oversee daily startup and broken window meetings.
• Adjust manpower allocation; maintain updated rosters.
• Conduct evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure accurate production/maintenance reports and attendance records.
• Investigate accidents and manage training needs.Track KPIs, OA, and scrap; develop improvement plans.
• Maintain excellent attendance and reliability. Mentor Team Leads and support team development.
• Collaborate across departments for positive work environment. Promote Broken Window mindset.
• Learn, train, and enforce Plex system.
• * Must be willing and able to rotate monthly between day shift and night shift schedules to support business and production requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production operations and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and productivity standards.
• Effective communication and coaching skills.
• Ability to lead problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as Plex is preferred.
• Commitment to environmental and workplace policies.

Education, Skills and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or some college
• Production planning equipment
• Memorization, organizing, planning
• Ability to supervise employees
• Ability to work long hours, without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure

Benefits

• Employees pay one LOW cost for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Coverage starts 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• NO 90-DAY WAIT FOR BENEFITS
• Futaba pays 95% of the cost!!!
• $500 Bonus - after 90 days of employment
• Paid Plant shutdown twice a year (July and December)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 6 Days Paid Sick Time
• Two weeks' vacation after one year of employment
• 401K with company match
• The company pays for Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability