Supervisor Production Shift

Please Note: We are not accepting applications or inquiries from third-party staffing agencies or vendors for this position. All candidates must apply directly through our job postings.

 

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Supervisor Production Shift, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

 

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Supervisor Production Shift leads and supports a team of employees to ensure efficient and productive operations. This role focuses on maintaining a safe working environment by overseeing the proper use of equipment and scheduling necessary maintenance. The supervisor is responsible for verifying that production output meets established specifications and standards. Additionally, this position requires preparing and presenting performance and progress reports to management to drive continuous improvement. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

 

Manage Workflow and Assign Responsibilities 

• Assigns tasks and responsibilities among team members to meet production targets 

• Develops and maintain shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing and uninterrupted operations 

• Oversees daily production activities to ensure smooth workflows and eliminate bottlenecks 
• Supports operational continuity by maintaining schedule flexibility, including overtime and weekend work as needed, participating in shift pass-downs that may require early arrival or late departure, and remaining responsive to team communications (e.g., Slack) outside standard hours when required.

 

 Equipment Operations Support 

• Operates machinery and equipment as needed to support production demands 

• Troubleshoots and resolves basic equipment issues to minimize downtime 

• Enforces safe operating procedures and ensure proper use of all equipment 

 

Team Supervision 

• Provides training and guidance to employees on the safe and effective use of manufacturing and metrology equipment, reinforcing best practices and compliance with safety protocols 

• Establishes clear daily, weekly, and monthly production goals aligned with company objectives 

• Clearly communicates team objectives and individual responsibilities to ensure alignment and accountability  

• Monitors team performance, track progress toward goals, and provide timely feedback 

• Analyzes production data to identify inefficiencies and recommends process improvements to optimize production output 

 

Other duties as assigned, including analyzing production data and offering constructive improvements to optimize production output 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• External: 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or Internal: 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment                  

• Prior experience mentoring, leading, or supervising teams 
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and shift pass-downs, and maintain responsiveness to operational communications outside standard working hours as required.
• Internal: Must be fully certified on all tools and in good standing with no write-ups or performance issues in the past 12 months

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Semiconductor Manufacturing or Manufacturing Technology certification
• Associate’s degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductor Technology, or related degree program 
• Prior experience in discrete manufacturing environment 

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Ability to proactively identify and communicate risks and timelines to management 

• Strong leadership and team management skills 

• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail 

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Proficiency in office software, including Microsoft Office Suite 

 

Physical Demands: This position requires frequent standing, walking, reaching with arms, using hands, talking, and hearing. S