Job Summary
Alumanate is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our overnight manufacturing operations. This leadership role is responsible for leading production employees, building a culture of accountability, achieving production goals, improving communication, monitoring operational performance, strengthen processes across the operation, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, high-performing team.
We're a growing manufacturing company looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving processes, developing employees, and using performance metrics to drive results. The ideal candidate leads from the production floor, communicates effectively across departments, and is comfortable making operational decisions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
JOB DUTIES
- Lead and supervise overnight production employees across assigned manufacturing lines and work areas.
- Maintain a visible and active presence on the production floor throughout the shift.
- Set clear expectations for safety, attendance, productivity, quality, behavior, and workplace conduct.
- Monitor production performance, including output, downtime, scrap, quality, labor efficiency, and other key performance indicators.
- Review production results and take action when performance is below expectations.
- Identify operational problems, determine contributing factors, and support corrective actions.
- Make timely decisions when staffing, equipment, quality, material, or production issues arise.
- Coordinate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Engineering, and management to resolve production concerns.
- Assign employees based on production needs, staffing levels, qualifications, and workload.
- Support daily production scheduling, labor allocation, and workflow coordination.
- Coach and develop employees through regular feedback, instruction, cross-training, and performance support.
- Address performance, attendance, behavior, and policy concerns promptly and consistently.
- Partner with Human Resources and management regarding employee coaching, disciplinary matters, and documentation.
- Improve communication between shifts through clear handoffs, production updates, and documentation.
- Ensure employees receive consistent training and understand established work procedures.
- Support the development and improvement of standard operating procedures, work instructions, checklists, and training practices.
- Promote accountability for product quality and ensure employees follow established quality standards.
- Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
- Support housekeeping, organization, and 5S expectations throughout production areas.
- Complete shift reports and communicate production results, staffing issues, downtime, quality concerns, and unresolved problems.
- Promote continuous improvement and encourage employees to identify safer, more efficient, and more consistent ways of working.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership, supervisory, or management role.
- Experience leading, coaching, and holding employees accountable in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience monitoring production performance and using KPIs or operating metrics to improve results.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
- Ability to address employee performance, attendance, conduct, and accountability concerns.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with employees, supervisors, managers, Human Resources, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments.
- Comfortable working in an environment where processes and systems are continuing to develop.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 12-hour shift.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs or ladders as needed.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to work the overnight 2-2-3 schedule from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., including alternating weekends.
PREFERRED
- Previous leadership experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse, logistics, industrial, or other operational environments.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process improvement initiatives.
- Experience in continuous, high-speed, or 24/7 manufacturing.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, process improvement, and corrective actions.
- Experience with ERP or MRP systems.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
About Alumanate
Alumanate is a growing manufacturer committed to producing high-quality aluminum composite materials while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are looking for leaders who want to make an impact by developing people, improving operations, and helping build the future of our organization.
Pay: $58,240.00 - $72,800.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 3 years of experience supervising or managing employees?
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77039 (Required)
Work Location: In person
