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Supervisor Production Shift

MetOx International, Inc. · Houston, TX, USA ·

Pay:
70.000 - 95.000
Job type:
Contract

Empower Your Future:

At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a SupervisorProduction 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 SupervisorProduction Shiftleads 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. Some sitting, climbing, stooping, crawling, or crouching will be needed. Frequent lifting/carrying/moving of up to 10 pounds will be needed and, in some instances, lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds will be required. The ability to adjust vision focus from near to far and peripheral is needed as well as the ability to distinguish the difference in colors.

Supervisors must be clean-shaven to successfully complete the Fit Test and are required to maintain this grooming standard upon their start date. This is essential for the effective use of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) during specific tasks, ensuring a safe work environment. We will consider reasonable accommodation for employees who need them to perform their job effectively. If you require workplace accommodation, please inform us immediately.

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment

401(k) match

Paid parental leave & adoption assistance

Educational reimbursement

And more!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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