Production Supervisor – Galvanizing

Novax Recruitment Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee galvanizing operations in a busy manufacturing facility. This hands-on leadership role ensures production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are met.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in galvanizing or heavy industrial production, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and is comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment. Forklift and overhead crane experience is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in galvanizing or heavy industrial production.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled facility.
• Safety-focused with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily production activities across first and second shifts.
• Leading, training, and supporting a small production team.
• Overseeing the hot-dip galvanizing process, including surface preparation, galvanizing, and post-treatment.
• Monitoring production processes, equipment performance, tank conditions, temperatures, and chemical levels.
• Completing production documentation, inspections, and quality checks.
• Ensuring products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Driving continuous improvements in safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting production requirements, including occasional weekend work when required.

Skills

Leadership

Galvanizing

Team management

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Day to Day

We are recruiting for an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee galvanizing operations within a busy manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety expectations are consistently achieved.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising daily production activities across first and second shifts.
• Leading, training, and supporting a small production team.
• Overseeing the hot-dip galvanizing process, including surface preparation, galvanizing, and post-treatment.
• Monitoring production processes, equipment performance, tank conditions, temperatures, and chemical levels.
• Completing production documentation, inspections, and quality checks.
• Ensuring products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Driving continuous improvements in safety, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting production requirements, including occasional weekend work when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or industrial production experience in a Galvanising environment.
• Previous galvanizing experience is required.
• Certified or experienced in operating forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working in a heavy industrial, non-climate-controlled facility.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.