Manufacturing Supervisor

Are you a natural leader with a passion for operational excellence and Lean methodologies? We are seeking a dynamic Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our daily production operations. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. You will champion a culture of continuous improvement, lead Kaizen events, and develop a high-performing team aligned with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Champion a zero-incident culture through daily audits, behavior-based observations, and OSHA compliance.
• Production & Delivery: Execute daily production plans, maximize labor efficiency, minimize downtime, and manage resource allocation to hit KPI targets.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen events (Quality Circles) and drive the implementation of Lean tools (5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Flow/Pull).
• Quality Control: Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and lead root-cause analysis (DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone) to reduce defects and scrap.
• People Leadership: Supervise, coach, and develop team leads and operators. Conduct daily Gemba walks and Tier meetings to drive accountability.
• Reporting: Track and report SQDCM (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale) KPIs and collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Lean Expertise: Background in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and leading Kaizen/Quality Circle events.
• Quality Systems: Solid knowledge of quality systems, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Skills: Exceptional problem-solving, data interpretation, technical reading, and people leadership abilities.

Work Environment & Schedule Details

• Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday through Thursday (Enjoy a 3-day weekend!). General hours are 2:00 PM – 1:00 AM (or as needed to support shift handoffs).
• Location: Must have reliable, daily transportation to our Grand Prairie, TX facility.
• Environment: Our facility utilizes heavy machinery and involves exposure to dust. The work environment is not temperature-controlled, meaning you must be comfortable working in higher temperatures during the summer months.

salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 2 AM - 1 AM
education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a zero incident safety culture through daily audits and behavior based observations
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Production & Delivery

• Execute daily production plans to meet schedule attainment and fill rate targets
• Monitor labor efficiency, downtime, and throughput to meet KPI targets
• Coordinate staffing and resources to ensure balanced production flow

Lean Manufacturing & Kaizen

• Lead and support Kaizen events (Quality Circles)focused on waste reduction and process improvement
• Drive implementation of Lean tools: 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Flow, and Pull Systems

Quality Control

• Ensure adherence to quality standards, control plans, and work instructions
• Lead root cause analysis using DMAIC, 5 Why, Fishbone methodologies
• Reduce defects, rework, and scrap through proactive process control

People Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop team leads and operators
• Conduct daily Gemba walks and Tier meetings
• Drive accountability through performance management and training plans

Continuous Improvement & Reporting

• Track and report KPIs: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale (SQDCM)
• Maintain visual management boards and action trackers
• Support cross functional initiatives with Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Kaizen Events
• Root Cause Analysis
• Production Scheduling
• Workplace Safety
• Visual Management

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.