Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Houston, TX

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Industry: Manufacturing and Distribution of Window & Doors

Compensation:

  • Starting Rate: $65,000-$85,000(depending on experience) 

Position Summary:

RAM Windows is looking for a Production Supervisor. The Manufacturing Day Shift Supervisor performs frontline supervisory functions and is responsible for safety, corrective action, associate relations, housekeeping and performance reviews for a shift or for multiple shifts of hourly associates as well as making recommendations to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product. Supervises, directs, advises, and trains manufacturing team members in accordance with established manufacturing policies and procedures to ensure production demands are met.  Ensures all activities are focused on quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. In addition, this position will actively encourage and support concepts of associate involvement, continuous improvement, 5S, and lean manufacturing concepts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Facilitates the manufacture of building products to meet production demands, while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
  • In conjunction with appropriate plant leadership, develops and implements staffing guidelines to maximize utilization of human resources while controlling manpower costs. Hires, supervises, evaluates, and replaces staff as required to ensure performance objectives are met/exceeded.
  • Maintain a high degree of leadership and supervisory skills including: Developing and training teammates so they are prepared to assume positions of increasing responsibilities; evaluate teammates generally annually and give feedback to perform better; and hold shift meetings for Safety and Production items as instructed by the manager.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to include 5S and conversion cost reduction.
  • Provides technical leadership and training to shift personnel in areas that may include line setup/operation, testing, tooling, troubleshooting, machine metrics definition/reporting, changeover, safety procedures, record keeping, and training facilitation.
  • Identifies potential career paths for associates and works with associates to develop their skills and knowledge in order to progress within the company.  Provides documentation and follow up to training and job responsibilities.
  • Interviews qualified candidates for manufacturing positions and recommends candidates for hire.
  • Assigns personnel to extrusion lines or production areas and oversees line or area rotations and break schedules during assigned shift(s) by maintaining a high degree of communication skills to accomplish seamless shift changes and troubleshooting progress.
  • Completes or oversees completion of paperwork relative to line operation; operator logs, PM logs, audits, and corrective action.
  • Interrupt the normal flow of work to respond to any short notice production or shipping needs.
  • Knowledge and understanding of all safety polices and regulations and ability to address all unsafe acts and conditions.
  • Administers policies in a fair and consistent manner.
  • Provides coaching and counseling to associates and corrective action when needed, always following the company guidelines.
  • Ability to promote overall goals of company in safety, quality, delivery and cost.
  • Identifies and assists with implementations for continuous process improvement. Uses statistics or SPC to help better control the extrusion and/or production or assembly process.
  • Controls materials to eliminate waste.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.  
  • *Other duties/tasks may be assigned
  • Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
  • Management, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Speak, read, and write English (bilingual in Spanish is a plus) to communicate with customers and problem-solve
  • Minimum of three years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Relevant experience in sheet extrusion strongly preferred for extrusion facilities, fenestration experience strongly preferred for windows facilities.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to work under pressure and juggle multiple and changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Good attendance and punctuality is a must and reliable transportation

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Job-Related Specifications:

  • Demonstrated judgment and decision-making ability
  • Quality – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, looks for ways to improve efficiency
  • Attendance and Punctuality – Report to work according to work schedule. Dependable and reliable is required
  • Great Attitude – seeks to help and increase responsibilities
  • Team player – works amicably with others

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:

  • Work primarily in an enclosed, indoor manufacturing environment; exposed to dust, heat, humidity, and cold weather conditions dependent on local weather conditions. Required to work in areas that are near moving mechanical parts.
  • Physical stamina and dexterity including the ability to regularly stand and walk up to 8-10 hours a day, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, or squat.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 75 lbs and 100 lbs with some assistance.
  • Frequently use of fingers and hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms
  • Have hand-eye coordination 
  • Specific vision abilities include close-up and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

[Please note this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice]

ABOUT THE COMPANY – RAM Windows & Doors

For over 30 years, RAM Windows & Doors has supported architects, builders and remodelers, commercial building contractors, developers and homeowners with the industry’s top windows and doors – and every custom package we deliver is equally designed and manufactured to create beautiful aesthetics, exceptional performance and long-lasting durability.

RAM is a Texas-based, leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality windows and doors for both residential and light commercial construction. Our residential projects throughout Texas include custom, one-of-a-kind homes that typically range from $500,000 and up. Our light commercial projects can be found throughout the United States, and these types of buildings include hotels & hospitals, schools & dorms, government & civic projects, medical offices, worship centers, multi-family dwellings, restaurants, retail outlets and more. 

EEO Statement RAM Industries, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as amended