Shift Production Leader - Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Volt; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Volt is hiring a Production Supervisor in Dallas, TX to oversee daily shop-floor operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time output.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

The role requires coordinating shifts, managing schedules, monitoring metrics, and using ERP/inventory systems to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in shift operations.
• Experience as a skilled tradesperson (electricians, HVAC techs, plumbers, masons) is a plus.
• Manufacturing or heavy industrial experience is preferred for Production Supervisor roles.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and build accountability across diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for shift-start meetings and cross-functional collaboration.
• Decisive troubleshooting skills to resolve line bottlenecks and downtime.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and enterprise software/inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop-floor operations to meet output, quality, and safety targets.
• Plan, assign, and direct daily or weekly work schedules to meet production targets and customer deadlines.
• Oversee production lines and machinery to ensure smooth, continuous flow of materials.
• Identify operational delays or equipment failures quickly and apply corrective actions.
• Track metrics like volume, downtime, and OEE using ERP or other computer systems.
• Inspect finished products to verify they meet specifications and quality standards.
• Lead safety talks, document near misses, and investigate workplace incidents.
• Apply lean methods to fix inefficiencies and improve plant methods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Volt is hiring a Production Supervisor in Dallas, TX to oversee daily shop-floor operations, ensure safety, quality, and on-time output.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and proven problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

The role requires coordinating shifts, managing schedules, monitoring metrics, and using ERP/inventory systems to drive continuous improvement.