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Production Supervisor
Locations: Dallas, TX & Wichita Falls, Texas (Extrusion Experience Required)
We are seeking experienced Production Supervisors with a strong background in extrusion to lead daily manufacturing operations and drive performance on the production floor. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Open Shifts:
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on)
- Day shift available at Wichita Falls location
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
- Lead, coach, and develop production team members across shifts; conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Monitor extrusion processes (profiles, tubing, sheet, film, compounding, or pipe) and troubleshoot issues related to materials, tooling, or equipment.
- Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
- Implement and support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain accurate production reporting, including scrap rates, efficiency metrics, and labor utilization.
Experience Requirements:
- Extrusion experience - Metals, polymers, wire, etc. Any type of extrusion manufacturing experience.
Qualifications:
- 3 years of supervisory experience in an extrusion manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of extrusion processes and downstream equipment.
- Proven leadership ability with a track record of improving team performance and production output.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and process issues in a manufacturing setting.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Relocation:
- Relocation assistance is available for qualified and willing candidates, typically offered as a lump-sum sign-on bonus.