Supervisor, Production

Paligen Technologies; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with company matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Paligen Technologies in Garland, Texas, is seeking a Supervisor, Production to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, on-schedule delivery, and quality standards. This role manages hourly production staff, coordinates workflow, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in heavy manufacturing with CNC knowledge, a technical degree, supervisory experience, strong leadership, and proficiency with MS Office; willingness to work

Qualifications

• 3–5 years heavy manufacturing experience including CNC mills, lathes, and machining centers.
• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, manufacturing, or business.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises production activities for assigned area or during an assigned shift.
• Directs employees operating production machinery.
• Coordinates workflow with maintenance, engineering, and quality.
• Monitors output against schedules or targets.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies.

Skills

Heavy manufacturing

CNC knowledge

Blueprints & GD&T

Supervisory experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in engineering/manufacturing/business (preferred)

Job description

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base.

We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays

01. Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Open Positions

Location: Garland, TX

Job Id:267

# of Openings:0

Job Title: Supervisor, Production

Job Family: Manufacturing

Location: Garland, TX onsite

Job Summary:

The Supervisor, Production, oversees daily manufacturing of production operations to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, on schedule and within quality standards. This role manages hourly production staff, coordinates workflow, monitors equipment and processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet company goals.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises production activities for assigned area or during an assigned shift.
• Supervises employees that operate production machinery.
• Collaborate with maintenance, Engineering, quality.
• Monitors output of assigned area(s) against established schedules or targets.
• Coordinates the flow of work through the department and ensures that department has sufficient levels of inventory to meet demand and is staffed appropriately.
• Train and coach production employees.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has some responsibility for personnel actions related to hiring, performance, and disciplinary actions with concurrence from HR
• Tracks production metrics and prepares reports on performance, efficiency, and downtime.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and industry standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have 3-5 yrs. Heavy Manufacturing exp. CNC Knowledge mills, lathes, machining centers, tooling, offsets, setup, troubleshooting, and reading blueprints and GD& T.
• Education:Associate degree and 3-5 years’ experience; preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or business.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, safety standards and quality systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible shift, including weekends.
• Experience in a union environment preferred.
• Requires regular movement throughout Paligen facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work will require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and noise.
• May be requested to work a different shift.

Other Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.