Production Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv STL Austin Texas is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-day assembly operations in a fast-paced evolving manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring safety quality delivery and productivity within the STL assembly area while supporting production ramp and process stabilization.

The Production Supervisor will serve as the front-line leader for production teams driving execution of manufacturing processes developing operators and ensuring alignment with defined operational and global AME standards. This role plays a critical part in establishing stable repeatable production during early-stage manufacturing and ongoing operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production Execution & Performance Management
  • Lead daily production operations ensuring safety quality delivery and productivity targets are met
  • Monitor production performance (output cycle time quality schedule adherence) and take immediate action to address gaps
  • Drive execution of production plans adjusting staffing and priorities as needed to meet changing demand and conditions
  • Communicate daily production status risks and recovery plans to leadership
• Production Ramp & Process Stabilization
  • Support early-stage production ramp including stabilization of processes workforce and output
  • Identify and escalate production issues partnering with Manufacturing Engineering to resolve root causes
  • Ensure consistent execution of defined processes even in evolving or changing conditions
  • Drive actions to recover production shortfalls and meet customer commitments
• Team Leadership & Workforce Development
  • Directly supervise and develop hourly production employees (assemblers testers operators etc.)
  • Provide coaching feedback and training to improve performance and reinforce standard work
  • Promote a culture of accountability teamwork and continuous improvement
  • Foster two-way communication and maintain strong engagement within the team
• Safety & Quality Ownership
  • Enforce all safety and environmental regulations and ensure safe work practices are consistently followed
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
  • Identify escalate and support resolution of quality issues in production
  • Reinforce proper use of work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Operational Coordination & Cross-Functional Alignment
  • Partner with Manufacturing Engineering Quality and Operations teams to address process equipment and production issues
  • Coordinate activities across departments to ensure smooth production flow
  • Support implementation of process improvements new equipment and operational changes
• Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain work schedules and production plans to meet customer demand
  • Adjust schedules and manpower allocation based on production needs and changing priorities
  • Maintain visibility to capacity constraints and escalate risks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• • 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
  • 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred (or demonstrated leadership capability)
  • Experience supporting production ramp new product introduction (NPI) or early-stage manufacturing environments
  • Proven ability to manage production teams in a fast-paced changing environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive action to resolve production issues
• Preferred
  • Experience in assembly-based manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles

  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

Education And Certifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing Electrical or Industrial Engineering

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• None

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. . Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry andthe opportunity of a startup. We design manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring terms of employment mobility training compensation and occupational health without discrimination as to age race color religion creed sex pregnancy status (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) marital status sexual orientation gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes) genetic information citizenship status national origin protected veteran status political affiliation or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position you can request help by sending an email to. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role please visit the companys career page located on Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 H-1 H-2 L B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.