Production Supervisor

Thermon; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermon is seeking a Production Supervisor at our San Marcos, TX wire plant to lead daily manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. You will manage a team, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality to meet production goals and maintain a positive, safety-first culture.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in fast-paced manufacturing, and the ability to implement Lean/Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills with ability to coach and develop a team.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of ERP or production management systems and SOP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities to meet schedules, quality standards, and efficiency targets.
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and resources to meet production demands.
• Monitor production metrics (throughput, downtime, scrap, OEE) and implement corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a production team; manage performance and engagement.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, quality) to optimize processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field)

Job description

Location: 100 Thermon Dr, San Marcos, TX

Reports to: Production Manager

Overview:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial environment to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets are met. This role requires a strong people leader who can motivate, develop, and manage a team while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. This position will work a rotational schedule as needed to support our wire plant production.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and efficiency targets are achieved
• Coordinate workflow, staffing, and resources to meet production demands in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Monitor production performance metrics (e.g., throughput, downtime, scrap, OEE) and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and manufacturing best practices
• Others as assigned by management.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of production employees, including training, performance management, and employee engagement
• Foster a positive, accountable, and safety-first work culture
• Conduct regular team meetings, performance reviews, and feedback sessions
• Address employee relations issues in partnership with HR, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to environmental and regulatory standards
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gains
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, maintenance, quality) to optimize production processes

Quality Assurance

• Ensure products meet all quality specifications and regulatory requirements
• Partner with the quality team to investigate and resolve production issues
• Drive accountability for quality at all levels of the production team

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field)
• 5 years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and driving performance
• Strong knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and operational metrics
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, or overtime as needed
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Familiarity with ERP or production management systems
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-driven with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods (8-12 hours per shift) in a manufacturing environment
• Frequent use of hands to operate equipment, handle materials, and perform repetitive motions
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 25-50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs or ladders as needed
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as noise, heat/cold, dust, and machinery
• Visual acuity to monitor production processes, read documents/screens, and identify safety or quality issues
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, hearing protection, other safety gear
• Capability to respond quickly to emergency situations and maintain situational awareness in a fast-paced setting