PVC Pipe Manufacturing Line Leader

Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Vacation

Tuition Assistance Program

Fitness Reimbursement Program

Career Growth & Advancement

Job summary

Westlake Pipe & Fittings USA in Wichita Falls, TX is seeking a Night Shift Supervisor to lead PVCO extrusion operations on a 2/2/3 rotation. You’ll drive safe, reliable output, coach a production team, and coordinate with maintenance and engineering on improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, audits, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting. You will manage changeovers, monitor KPI trends, and ensure accurate shift reporting and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in manufacturing/production; PVCO extrusion experience is a plus.
• 1–2 years supervising or leading teams.
• Knowledge of production flow, coordination, and operational performance.
• Experience with SAP, SPC, or similar reporting systems preferred.
• Proficiency with safety practices and manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead PVCO line operations during night shifts to drive safe, reliable output and coaching of team members.
• Set tone on nights by staffing, problem-solving at the source, and ensuring the floor is audit-ready.
• Schedule and coordinate changeovers for minimal waste and downtime; optimize parameters in collaboration with Maintenance/Engineering.
• Prepare shift reports and ensure SAP entries and SPC charts are accurate and timely.
• Foster housekeeping, safety, and continuous improvement; participate in supervisor/operations meetings and take on additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership / People Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Strong communicator

Analytical, decisive, calm under压力

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

SPC

Job description

Night Shift - 7pm to 7am on a 2/2/3 rotation | Wichita Falls, TXLead the Line. Elevate the Standard.What if your leadership could make every run safer, leaner, and more consistent? At Westlake Pipe & Fittings — part of Westlake (NYSE: WLK) — you’ll guide PVCO pipe production that serves municipal, plumbing, irrigation, and specialty markets. With 23 manufacturing and distribution sites and innovations like our Certa-Lok restrained joint systems, we’re building infrastructure that lasts.Why You’ll Love It HereBenefits effective Day OneMedical, Dental, Vision401(k) with Company MatchAnnual Retirement Contribution (ARC)Life & AD&D InsurancePaid VacationTuition Assistance ProgramFitness Reimbursement ProgramCareer Growth & Advancement OpportunitiesYour MissionDrive safe, reliable output on the PVCO lines while developing people, elevating processes, and reinforcing quality and environmental standards. You’ll set the tone on nights — balancing staffing, solving problems at the source, and keeping the floor audit-ready.What Success Looks LikeEvery shift starts with a focused safety huddle; trainings, inspections, and investigations are documented with clear follow-through.Downtime shrinks as you sequence work, optimize parameters, and coordinate with Maintenance/Engineering on tactical improvements.Changeovers are tight, efficient, and well-communicated — minimal disruption, minimal waste.Shift reports, SAP production entries, and SPC charts are accurate and on time.KPIs trend up: output, scrap reduction, material utilization, and regrind control.Team members grow under your coaching; expectations are clear and performance is managed fairly.Housekeeping standards are visible and consistent; the area is clean, safe, and inspection-ready.You contribute in supervisor/operations meetings and tackle additional duties as needed.What You BringHigh School Diploma or GED.3–5 years in manufacturing/production; PVC or PVCO extrusion experience is a plus.1–2 years supervising or leading teams.Knowledge of production flow, coordination, and operational performance.Comfort with safety practices and manufacturing standards.Experience with SAP, SPC, or similar reporting systems preferred.Analytical, decisive, and calm under pressure.Strong communicator and coach.The Realities of the RolePhysical Demands: Frequent standing and walking; regular communication; use of hands; reaching; climbing and balancing; and at times stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Anticipate routine light lifting with occasional moderate lifts in a production environment.Work Environment: Manufacturing plant setting with moving machinery, temperature variation, elevated noise, and airborne particulates. PPE is mandatory.We’re a collaborative, growth-oriented team committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence — and to improving lives through the products we make and the communities we support.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.Proficiency ChecklistLeadership / People ManagementBachelor's DegreeLabor Management Systems KnowledgeContinuous ImprovementStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Supervisory ExperienceOSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)KaizenLean Manufacturing PrinciplesCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceOperational Metrics & KPI ManagementWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Recruiting and Training ExperienceTechnologyERP Software