Production Supervisor - Houston, TX

Job Title: Production Supervisor  

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art location in Houston, TX, safety, and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Production Supervisor who will lead and guide our teams to meet/exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans while following our values & guiding principles.  

In this role you will get to lead a team of production associates to execute production, improve and implement effective manufacturing processes, utilize concepts of lean & 6 sigma to drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while working to achieve key performance metrics and meeting/exceeding customer expectations. This position reports directly to the Site Manufacturing Leader. 

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team.  We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• 1. Safety
  • Enforce all safety procedures and company policies.
  • Ensure employees use proper PPE and follow safe work practices.
  • Investigate accidents or near misses and implement corrective actions.

  
  

  1. Production Management
  • Supervise and coordinate daily production activities on the shop floor.
  • Ensure production schedules are met according to production plan.
  • Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment to maintain productivity.
  • Resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
  • Ensure proper use of materials, tools and equipment.

  
  

  1. Quality
  • Ensure products meet quality standards and meet customer requirements.
  • Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams on root cause analysis and support CAPA implementation.
  • Promote continuous improvement and error and rework reduction.
  • Responsible for First Pass Yield (FPY).

  
  

  1. Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach and motivate production operators and assemblers.
  • Assign tasks and manage shift activities
  • Responsible for productivity and overtime.
  • Conduct Tier-1 meetings.
  • Onboarding and train team members on procedures, safety and quality standards.
  • Onboard and train new employees and support skill development.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
  • Maintain discipline and accountability.

  
  

  1. Materials and inventory
  • Ensure materials are available to support production.
  • Coordinate with planning, sourcing and materials teams.
  • Monitor inventory accuracy and materials transactions.
  • Support timely closure of job orders.
  • Responsible for Scrap.

  
  

  1. Equipment and Maintenance
  • Ensure machines and tools are operating properly.
  • Coordinate preventive maintenance activities.
  • Report equipment failures and support troubleshooting.

  
  

  1. Communication and Reports
  • Communicate production status and issues to management.
  • Escalate shortage, quality concerns, or equipment issues quickly.
  • Prepare production reports and updates.

Job Requirements: 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred)
• Ability to work department shift hours and relevant overtime with the team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical assembly, and/or fabrication
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated and effective leadership style, with a positive and proactive approach to supervision with a proven ability to build high performing teams
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability in supervising, coaching, and training employees  
• Ability to develop Team Leads & front-line employees to grow their skills and achieve desired metrics  
• Strong mechanical aptitude 
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.  
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Benefits: 

• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays