Supervisor

Piping Technology & Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piping Technology & Products (PT&P) is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead hourly production staff on the Houston floor. This role ensures safe, efficient operations, enforces quality standards, and drives continuous improvement to meet schedule obligations.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and a strong ability to read drawings and production schedules, with a solid safety mindset and teamwork focus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and production schedules.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety practices and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of hourly manufacturing employees.
• Assign work, set priorities, and adjust staffing to meet production schedules.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Conduct safety observations and address unsafe behaviors immediately.
• Monitor production output, scrap, and rework to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, drawings, and work instructions.
• Review and approve employee time, attendance, and overtime as required.
• Train, coach, and develop employees on job skills, safety, and performance expectations.
• Escalate production, safety, or personnel issues to management as needed.
• Support preventive maintenance and housekeeping initiatives.
• Communicate production goals, expectations, and changes to employees.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading drawings

Safety practices

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

About Piping Technology & Products (PT&P)

PT&P is a trusted leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered products for piping systems, proudly serving industries like oil & gas, power, and chemicals since 1978. Headquartered in Houston, we’re known for innovation, quality, and customer commitment. Join our team and help deliver solutions that keep critical infrastructure running safely and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising hourly production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. This role oversees daily production activities, enforces safety and quality standards, manages labor and workflow, and supports continuous improvement initiatives to meet production schedules and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of hourly manufacturing employees
• Assign work, set priorities, and adjust staffing to meet production schedules
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Conduct safety observations and address unsafe behaviors immediately
• Monitor production output, efficiency, scrap, and rework
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Review and approve employee time, attendance, and overtime as required
• Train, coach, and develop employees on job skills, safety, and performance expectations
• Conduct performance feedback, disciplinary actions, and corrective coaching in accordance with company policy
• Support preventive maintenance and housekeeping initiatives
• Communicate production goals, expectations, and changes to employees
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees
• Escalate production, safety, or personnel issues to management as needed
• Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and cost-reduction initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience supervising hourly craft or production employees is preferred
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as welding, machining, fabrication, or assembly
• Strong understanding of safety practices in an industrial setting
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, and production schedules
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods (8+ hours)
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. independently
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and manual handling of materials required
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Ability to tolerate noise, heat, and dust in a manufacturing environment
• Visual acuity to read measuring tools, drawings, and detect quality defects
• Must pass initial and ongoing physical or occupational health screenings (e.g., lifting assessment, vision test, hearing test, etc.)
• Must be able to wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection

Work Environment

Manufacturing floor with exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp materials, and moderate to loud noise. May be exposed to hot or cold environments depending on season. Work schedule may include overtime or weekend shifts as needed.