Production Supervisor

Hunter Recruiting; Waxahachie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Recruiting seeks a Production Supervisor to lead shift operations in a Waxahachie, TX plant. You will direct hourly associates, reinforce safety, and ensure performance aligns with plant goals, quality, and delivery commitments.

The role emphasizes coaching, talent development, and proactive problem-solving through root-cause analysis and TPM practices. A Bachelor’s degree and Lean/CI experience are preferred to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or military settings.
• Experience leading teams, making high-impact decisions, and developing talent in a fast-paced environment.
• Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations and ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and engagement.
• Coordinate and verify safety training, monthly safety initiatives, and incident follow-up actions.
• Coach team members on safe work practices and ensure compliance with standards.
• Communicate customer expectations and ensure production schedules support delivery and quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive TPM and continuous improvement efforts, including Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop hourly associates through clear performance expectations and training plans.
• Support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and waste elimination through standard work and planning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety culture

Strong communication

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Coaching and development

Decision making

Change-agent mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or engineering or related field

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading shift operations, directing hourly associates, and ensuring consistent performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement. This role plays a key part in achieving plant objectives by reinforcing operational standards, developing talent, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

• Lead shift operations and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with plant goals.
• Coordinate and verify completion of required safety training, monthly safety initiatives, and incident follow-up actions.
• Promote a strong safety culture by coaching team members on safe work practices and ensuring compliance with operational standards.
• Communicate customer expectations and ensure production schedules support delivery commitments and quality requirements.
• Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and partner with operators to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Drive TPM and continuous improvement efforts, including Autonomous Maintenance and Focused Improvement activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop hourly associates through clear performance expectations, feedback, documentation, and training plans.
• Support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and waste elimination through standard work and resource planning

Production Supervisor Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or military settings.
• Experience leading teams, making high-impact decisions, and developing talent in a fast-paced environment
• Employee and labor relations experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, a change-agent mindset, and a safety-first approach.