Production Supervisor (Manufacturing | Houston, TX 77041)

Company Profile:

Founded in 1989 Travis Body & Trailer Inc. began operations after purchasing the former facilities of CMC Trailers Houston its early years the company produced only the classic aluminum end-dump trailerdesigns largely unchanged from CMC models of the 1970s and 1980s. Since then Travis has grown steadily in size and national market presence. This growth has been driven by increased industry demand and a company-wide commitment to becoming the leader in quality through expert craftsmanship and continuous innovation.

Job Purpose:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for executing the daily production schedule while ensuring departmental goals and deadlines are met. This position drives performance in the areas of safety quality productivity and employee relations ensuring smooth and efficient operation of assigned department(s).

Essential Job Responsibilities

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

Essential Skills Experience and Education

• Two-year formal education in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years or more in a leadership role
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and ability to lead teams in applying lean tools.
• Strong safety leadership; ensures compliance with safety and environmental procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM) and product flow; prior product knowledge preferred.
• Willingness to learn operational processes which may include welding CNC machine operation installation and fabrication.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methods is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership problem-solving teamwork decision-making and interpersonal skills including the ability to train and mentor employees.
• Excellent communication skills from one-on-one discussions to presenting to larger groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook; able to use computer systems and software effectively.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to lift carry pull and push 50lbs. unassisted
• Regularly standing stooping kneeling bending and turning
• Exposed to outdoor weather temperatures

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Work Hours and Schedules:

• Must be able to work between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM
• Occasional Saturdays as required to meet Production needs

Key Competencies:

Consistently Achieves Results - Effectively manages budgets; meets planned financial targets; achieves both top and bottom line growth objectives; readily produces strategies for reducing or avoiding costs without compromising quality; meets the Customers satisfaction level; meets or exceeds the standards set for the position specific responsibilities.

Analytical Abilities - Makes recommendations based on solid assumptions when solving complex problems; analyzes data to obtain meaningful information; identifies conflicting or inaccurate information.

Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at first answers.

Interpersonal Skills - Relates well to all kinds of people up down and sideways inside and outside the company; builds appropriate rapport; listens; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; truly values people; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Customer Focus - Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external Customers; gets Customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; considers Customers in all business practices; establishes and maintains effective relationships with Customers.

Required Experience:

Manager