Production Supervisor: Lead 70+ Team, Drive Safety

Novolex; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Novolex in Temple, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a large production team and drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.

You will supervise 70+ employees, schedule and monitor production performance, manage hiring and training, and implement best practices across operations.

This role requires strong leadership, proficiency with MS Office, and ability to collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to meet targets.

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in statistical methods and process improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct daily operations within the production department to meet production targets, ensure safety, and deliver quality that meets customer specifications.
• Supervise a team of 70+ employees, including both salaried and hourly personnel.
• Schedule, track, and monitor production performance and costs to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
• Maintain an effective workforce by managing hiring, training, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Implement best practices and enforce consistent company policies and procedures.
• Complete and maintain timely, accurate reports on key production metrics such as efficiency, downtime, and cost.
• Provide performance feedback to team members and communicate results both up and down the organization.
• Develop and lead safety awareness programs, communicate safety concerns, and conduct or lead investigations into safety incidents.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including process design and implementation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to ensure alignment and success.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Manufacturing

Supervisory experience

Communication

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Novolex in Temple, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a large production team and drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.

You will supervise 70+ employees, schedule and monitor production performance, manage hiring and training, and implement best practices across operations.

This role requires strong leadership, proficiency with MS Office, and ability to collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and other departments to meet targets.