Production Supervisor- Night Shift

NOV

Houston, TX

On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have supervisory experience in manufacturing and a background in lean practices.

Best fit for

Candidates with supervisory experience in manufacturing and a track record in lean methodologies
— “Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and safety regulations”
Individuals who can lead diverse teams and manage production schedules effectively
— “Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce”
Professionals comfortable with hands-on coordination of staffing, equipment, and workflow
— “Assign tasks and coordinate staffing, equipment, and materials”

Things to consider

Night shift and rotating schedules are non-negotiable commitments
— “Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed”
The role may require on-the-job training in technical drawings and scheduling tools
— “Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work orders”

How to stand out

Emphasize your experience in resolving bottlenecks and improving operational efficiency
— “Monitor workflow and respond to bottlenecks, downtime, or staffing issues”
Showcase your leadership in safety compliance and team development
— “Maintain a safe work environment and reinforce HSE procedures”
Highlight your ability to communicate clearly and manage priorities in a dynamic setting
— “Communicate production priorities to the team”
Demonstrate your experience in driving output goals and continuous improvement
— “Drive production to meet schedules, output targets, and operational plans”
Include examples of cross-functional collaboration with maintenance and other teams
— “Coordinate with maintenance and other teams to address operational needs”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Overseen manufacturing activity and production schedules
Coordinated staff, equipment, and workflow

Typical background

5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing

Skills & requirements

Required

ManufacturingProduction ManagementSchedulingTeam LeadershipSafety ProceduresContinuous Improvement

Preferred

Lean ManufacturingHSE Procedures

Stack & domain

Lean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementSafety RegulationsLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationManufacturingProduction

About the role

Original posting from NOV

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing activity within the CG 0002‑046‑00181 OPS – Service Cell 3 – 3103 department. This role coordinates staff, equipment, and workflow to keep production on schedule, resolves delays, enforces safety procedures, while driving continuous improvement and meeting output goals.
Organize daily work and communicate production priorities to the team.Drive production to meet schedules, output targets, and operational plans.Assign tasks and coordinate staffing, equipment, and materials.Monitor workflow and respond to bottlenecks, downtime, or staffing issues.Coach and support employees, including onboarding and training.Maintain a safe work environment and reinforce HSE procedures.Coordinate with maintenance and other teams to address operational needs.Share shift updates and escalate issues that could affect safety or production.Perform other various job duties that may be required by the Manager or their designees.
High school diploma or GED; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred.5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and safety regulations.Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse workforce.Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.Proficiency with production scheduling software and Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and work orders.Flexibility to work rotating shifts and overtime as needed.Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high‑performance work environment.

Source: NOV careers