Production Supervisor

US Modules; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US Modules is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations at its solar module production facility in College Station, TX. The role focuses on supervising production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement in a high-volume, automated environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, 2+ years in supervision, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and production control principles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities across assigned lines or areas.
• Ensure production schedules, throughput, and output targets are achieved.
• Manage staffing, shift coverage, breaks, and overtime.
• Conduct shift startup meetings, handoffs, and daily communication.
• Monitor KPIs such as safety, quality, output, scrap, and downtime.
• Enforce OSHA requirements, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Lead safety talks, audits, and incident investigations.
• Address quality issues, defects, and corrective actions with Quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Leads and operators.
• Support training, cross-training, and employee development.
• Manage performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve production issues.
• Support equipment startups, process changes, and production ramp-ups.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety

Production control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Location: 5907 Matrix Drive College Station, TX 77845
Shift: Nights - 6pm to 6am, Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday every other Wednesday

Position Overview

US Modules is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations at its solar module production facility in College Station, TX. This role is responsible for supervising production teams, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met, and driving continuous improvement in a high‑volume, automated manufacturing environment. The Production Supervisor role aligns with operational practices used by top‑tier global solar manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Shift Management

• Supervise daily production activities across assigned lines or areas.
• Ensure production schedules, throughput, and output targets are achieved.
• Manage staffing, shift coverage, breaks, and overtime.
• Conduct shift startup meetings, handoffs, and daily communication.
• Monitor KPIs such as safety, quality, output, scrap, and downtime.

Safety & Quality Leadership

• Enforce OSHA requirements, PPE usage, and safe work practices.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, work instructions, and inspection plans.
• Lead safety talks, audits, and incident investigations.
• Address quality issues, defects, and corrective actions in coordination with Quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Production Team Leads and operators.
• Support training, cross‑training, and employee development.
• Manage performance, attendance, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve production issues.
• Support equipment startups, process changes, and production ramp‑ups.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production operations.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and production control principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in solar module, electronics, semiconductor, or automated manufacturing.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working with production KPIs and reporting tools.
• Ability to support rotating shifts, overtime, and weekend production.

Work Environment

This is an on‑site manufacturing role requiring extended presence on the production floor. The position involves working around automated equipment and leading large hourly teams. PPE is required at all times. Shift flexibility is required based on production demands.