Startup Steel Processing Supervisor: Lead New Plant Ops

Fidelity Manufacturing; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays and Sick Time

Career Advancement and Bonus Oppurtun

Fun Events!

Paid Vacation Days

401(k)

Learning and Development Opportunities

Job summary

Fidelity Manufacturing in McGregor, Texas is seeking a hands-on Steel Material Processing Supervisor to establish and lead our steel processing operations at a new facility. This role focuses on safety, quality, and throughput while building a high-performing team from the ground up.

You will oversee daily processing, coordinate materials and equipment, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time production in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing supervisory, lead, or leadership experience.
• Experience in steel processing, fabrication, machining, manufacturing, or related industrial operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily production schedules, priorities, and delivery requirements to department personnel.
• Monitor production performance and ensure throughput, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Assign work and coordinate activities of operators and department personnel.
• Plan personnel, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Make operational decisions regarding workflow, staffing, production priorities, and resource allocation.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks that could impact production commitments.
• Maintain organized work areas and visual management systems to support operational performance.
• Ensure materials and work-in-process inventory are properly staged, identified, and stored.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop department personnel.
• Establish clear expectations related to safety, quality, attendance, productivity, and workplace conduct.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Support onboarding, training, and cross-training initiatives.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Recognize employee accomplishments and address performance concerns promptly.
• Build strong working relationships across departments and support collaborative problem solving.
• Help identify future leaders and support employee growth opportunities.
• Coordinate material ordering, staging, and availability to prevent production interruptions.
• Ensure inventory transactions, material consumption, and movement are accurately recorded within company systems.
• Verify labor reporting and production transactions are completed accurately.
• Ensure operators complete required preventive maintenance inspections and equipment readiness checks.
• Coordinate tooling, consumables, fixtures, gauges, and supplies required for efficient operations.
• Partner with Maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain material traceability and ensure scrap is identified, segregated, and documented appropriately.
• Ensure material processing activities are completed accurately according to specifications and production requirements.
• Ensure materials are processed according to engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements.
• Verify proper use of measuring devices, inspection equipment, and quality verification processes.
• Support first-piece inspections, in-process inspections, and final quality verification activities.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts when quality or production issues occur.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to address nonconformances and prevent recurrence.
• Utilize production and quality data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standardized work instructions and departmental procedures.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the department.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and safe work practices.
• Train and reinforce proper PPE usage and safe material handling procedures.
• Identify, report, and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Support safety audits and compliance initiatives as required.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and organized work areas.
• Ensure employees understand and follow applicable work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote a culture where safety remains a top operational priority.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing supervision

Process improvement

Safety culture

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Fidelity Manufacturing in McGregor, Texas is seeking a hands-on Steel Material Processing Supervisor to establish and lead our steel processing operations at a new facility. This role focuses on safety, quality, and throughput while building a high-performing team from the ground up.

You will oversee daily processing, coordinate materials and equipment, drive continuous improvement, and ensure on-time production in a fast-paced environment.