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.

You should be proficient in:

Language: Spanish
CNC Programming
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Supervisory Experience
Warehouse Experience
Distribution Experience
Lean Manufacturing Principles
ISO 9001 Certification Experience
Operational Metrics & KPI Management
ERP & MRP Systems
Production Planning & Scheduling
Inventory Management & Control
Workplace Safety & EHS Management
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Setups for Production Runs
Manual Machining Skills