Production Supervisor

emplify GmbH; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

WITRON in Temple, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure daily production targets are met through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. As a front-line manager, you will provide direct instruction to system operators and coordinate with Maintenance, IT, and external partners to maximize uptime.

The role requires strong supervision of electro-mechanical technicians, experience with automated material handling systems, and a safety-first mindset to comply with OSHA

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or related environment.
• Preferred: Associates degree with 3-5 years' experience in a light industry setting.
• Experience as autonomous shift leader and familiarity with automated material handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-line team and cover a shift to meet production goals.
• Promote safety and compliance with OSHA and company policies.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance development.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations and maintenance issues.
• Coordinate preventive and unscheduled maintenance with the Maintenance Manager.
• Analyze system performance and drive continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Team supervision

Automated systems

PLC control

Problem solving

Safety-first mindset

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

PLC control systems

Automated material handling

Job description

place 76504 Temple calendar_today 30.07.2026 business WIOSS South LP

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring daily production targets are met through effective leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving. Acting as a front-line manager, the Team Lead will provide direct instruction and guidance to system operators while partnering with Maintenance, Onsite IT, Corporate remote technical support and external partners to ensure system up-time. Supervisors are the first point of escalation for a broad range of employee and system issues and must be able to multitask in the face of pressure and deadlines.

Salary Range: $65k-$75k

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Front line Manager for our Operations team, covering a shift

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct all actions with and inspire among all colleagues aSafety-Firstmindset
• Promote compliance with all relevant company policies and government regulations including OSHA
• Lead by example through results-focused, people-centered direction, feedback, and coaching
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee relations and maintenance issues
• Execute on planned, preventive, and unscheduled maintenance activities under direction of Maintenance Manager
• Develop effective processes to maintain system performance through shift changes, high volume periods, and irregular operations in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Maintain open and transparent relationships with customer and other vendor contacts to ensure maximum system performance
• Ensure maintenance process consistency and employee development through the design and execution of uniform training and assessment programs
• Follow established escalation guidelines in the event of system downtime or irregular operations
• Manage employee schedules and daily work assignments in conjunction with other stakeholders
• Leverage detailed reporting to understand system performance and implement continuous improvement projects around preventive maintenance and system enhancements
• Coordinate with Production Team to ensure minimal system impact in the execution of planned, preventive, and ad hoc maintenance activities
• Participate and lead (as necessary) team, site, and customer meetings to ensure open, effective communications centered on collaborative efforts to meet production goals

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate and supervise a team of ElectroMechanical technicians
• Strong understanding of automated material handling systems
• Robust experience with 480 VAC, PLC control systems, and electromechanical systems
• Practical attitude and ability to learn new skills and tasks
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and workload
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety guidelines

Education and Experience:

• Required: High school diploma with 1-3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing, automated warehouse, light industry, or related environment
• Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant subject with 3-5 years' experience in a light industry, continuous flow manufacturing, automated warehouse, or related environment
• Experience working as an autonomous shift leader
• Familiarity with automated material handling systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at heights of 80-100 feet
• Ability to adapt to a warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from +34 degrees to -15 degrees
• Ability to lift and carry materials/equipment necessary to do the job
• Ability to walk/stand during a designated shift
• Lifting, pulling and pushing up to 50 pounds
• Occasional travel within North America may be required to undergo training and/or support sister sites; rare international travel may be necessary in support of company-wide initiatives
• Must be able to work all shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be available by phone 24/7 in the event of irregular operations and/or escalation

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment:Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth:Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits:WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more!

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.