| Location | Houston, TX |
EHC is currently seeking a Shop Supervisor for the Processing & Finishing (P&F) Department in Houston, Texas.
Two Shifts Available: Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Overview
The Shop Supervisor oversees production in the Processing & Finishing (P&F) Department, leading shop personnel to meet quality, safety, throughput, and delivery expectations. This hands-on leadership role coordinates work orders, production schedules, equipment readiness, and shift handoffs while supporting efficient processing and finishing of industrial components.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead, train, coach, and hold shop personnel accountable for performance, attendance, safety, and documented training requirements.
· Review work orders and job travelers; assign priorities, allocate resources, and coordinate production schedules to meet delivery and quality expectations.
· Oversee processing and finishing operations, including applicable CNC machining, machine setup, production runs, and compliance with approved procedures and work instructions.
· Monitor production output, labor utilization, downtime, scrap/reject codes, and other operational KPIs; address variances and escalate concerns.
· Ensure accurate timekeeping, parts transactions, production reporting, and documentation in applicable shop and ERP/MRP systems.
· Identify equipment maintenance needs, machine collisions, and operational disruptions; report issues promptly and document maintenance requests in MaintainX.
· Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality, safety, and production issues.
· Enforce shop safety practices, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and the client’s EHS program.
· Coordinate with quality, maintenance, inventory, and other departments to maintain materials availability and uninterrupted workflow.
· Conduct effective shift handoffs and participate in production meetings; communicate priorities, open issues, and progress to management.
· Document coaching and corrective or disciplinary actions when necessary, following company procedures.
· Verify that processing and finishing work meets job traveler requirements, quality standards, and applicable measuring, inspection, and testing procedures.
Qualifications
· Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with the ability to read, write, and communicate work instructions and safety information in English.
· Supervisory or team-lead experience in industrial manufacturing, machining, processing, or finishing operations; hands-on shop-floor leadership strongly preferred.
· Working knowledge of CNC machining and programming concepts, machine setup, production runs, and manual machining practices relevant to the department.
· Ability to interpret work orders, job travelers, standard operating procedures, and production requirements.
· Experience with production planning, scheduling, workflow coordination, and labor allocation.
· Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
· Ability to track and use operational metrics and KPIs, including throughput, quality, downtime, and productivity.
· Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production transactions, material tracking, and reporting preferred.
· Knowledge of inventory management, material control, and manufacturing quality requirements.
· Strong understanding of workplace safety and EHS practices, including PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
· Ability to lead an overnight shift, make sound decisions, resolve problems, and communicate effectively across departments.
· Experience overseeing processing and finishing of large industrial components, including full-length processing operations, preferred.
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