What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at FIXX Energy?
Position: Production Supervisor
Location: Smyrna, TN
About FIXX Energy
FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large-scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast-growing energy storage market. The company is focused on delivering high-performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward-looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future.
About the Role
FIXX Energy is seeking a Production Supervisor, who will serve as a key member of the Production team. This role will supervisor plans, directs, coordinates, and controls manufacturing activities in assigned work area to achieve established goals. Supervises assigned team members to maintain production schedules with quality product and on time delivery while maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate is responsible for direction and training of employees, monitoring inventory levels and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental policies. You will play a crucial role in advancing our mission to lead in full-value-chain battery solutions for a sustainable future.
This position reports to Production Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Plans and executes the daily activities required to achieve production requirements/schedule.
- Anticipates problems and delays for production schedules and corrects through problem solving and trouble shooting.
- Controls labor and materials usage to meet or improve standard costs.
- Temporary movement of personnel to meet production requirements.
- Achieve Safety, Quality, Cost and Time (SQCT) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Coordinate and communicate with managers and peers on other shifts, to ensure standardization of manufacturing operations.
- Interact and coordinate with maintenance and engineering to identify countermeasure issues with equipment, processes, or materials.
- Generate weekly KPI report as needed.
Requirements
- Related experience at the professional level.
- Background in supporting a highly technical manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
- Meet all ethical and regulatory standards.
What is “Nice to Have”
- Previous supervisor experience
- 2-5 years in a work leader role fostering other employees.
- College education
Travel
Occasional domestic and international travel required.
What We Offer
Welcome to FIXX Energy, where you will have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.
We offer:
- Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a bonus.
- An inclusive work environment that fosters professional and personal development.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401K with company match
- Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
- Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
- Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
- Tuition reimbursement
Equal Employment Opportunity
At FIXX Energy, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
- Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Work Environment
The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate in an office, on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.
Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.
The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. FIXX Energy, LLC is a drug-free workplace.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Salary : $72,000 - $90,000