Production Supervisor (Manufacturing | Houston, TX 77041)

Overview

Lead production, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• process improvement
• inspection checks
• production scheduling
• staff training
• safety leadership
• shift coordination

Tasks

-Champion company-wide initiatives, including process improvements, procedural updates, and equipment needs. -Conduct in-process inspection checks to verify process consistency and repeatability. -Collaborate with other shift supervisors to review production issues and identify solutions. -Oversee execution of the daily production schedule to meet goals related to operator efficiency, machine uptime, and material discrepancies. -Lead and support staff by providing training, resources, coaching, and performance management, following the SQDIP model (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity). -Prioritize daily work assignments based on production requirements and machine availability. -Ensure all employees follow safety guidelines, company policies, and established work procedures. -Hold daily communication and safety meetings; administer disciplinary actions when necessary. -Improve shift performance through training, resource planning, and effective workforce allocation. -Monitor equipment cycle times and adjust operations as needed to stay within standard parameters. -Strong safety leadership; ensures compliance with safety and environmental procedures. -Coordinate shift performance across multiple functions, including production, maintenance, processing, automation, quality, and materials.

Requirements

• leadership
• lean
• six sigma
• excel
• cnc
• bom

What You Bring

-Regularly required to lift, carry, pull and push 50lbs. unassisted -Willingness to learn operational processes, which may include welding, CNC machine operation, installation, and fabrication. -Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. -Excellent communication skills, from one-on-one discussions to presenting to larger groups. -Strong leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to train and mentor employees. -Two-year formal education in a related field or equivalent experience. -Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and product flow; prior product knowledge preferred. -Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods is strongly preferred. -Five (5) years or more in a leadership role -Regularly standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and turning -Must be able to work between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM -Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; able to use computer systems and software effectively. -Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and ability to lead teams in applying lean tools.

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Benefits

-Occasional Saturday’s, as required to meet Production needs

About Federal Signal Corporation

-Founded with a mission to provide innovative safety solutions for a range of industries. -Specializes in manufacturing equipment for emergency vehicles, construction, utilities, and public safety. -Has a rich legacy of serving sectors that prioritize safety, with cutting-edge technology designed to enhance visibility and communication. -Known for its advanced signaling systems, including lightbars, sirens, and beacons, used by first responders globally. -The company’s products also extend to municipal services, military, and energy industries. -Regularly engages in high-visibility projects aimed at improving safety on construction sites, roadways, and public spaces. -Standout innovations include advanced communication systems for emergency vehicles and public alert systems. -Operates across multiple continents, offering global service and support for its specialized products.

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