Production Supervisor (Day Shift)

Location: Stafford, TX, United States, 77477

Company: Chart Industries

Chart Industries designs and builds advanced cryogenic equipment, supporting a wide range of industries—from space launch systems to clean‑water solutions and beverage carbonation. The company emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture. The Stafford, TX facility is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing teams, ensure product quality, and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Production Supervisor – Level I
  • Supervise shop‑floor employees (4‑10 direct reports) in manufacturing and assembly.
  • Lead the team to achieve production goals and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Oversee production scheduling and execution of work.
  • Provide positive leadership, uphold company policies, and promote a constructive culture.
  • Understand product prints, work instructions, job safety analyses, and quality requirements.
  • Conduct performance appraisals, coach direct reports, and ensure effective communication.
  • Maintain and report applicable KPIs and metrics.
  • Apply basic Chart Business Excellence (CBE) tools and solve simple problems with the team.
• Production Supervisor – Level II
  • All Level I duties, plus:
    • Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, procedures, and working conditions.
    • Provide leadership on employee relations, coaching, and development.
    • Manage training and development for a medium team (6‑20 direct reports) across 2+ departments or product lines.
    • Use moderate‑level CBE tools and delegate tasks to enable broader oversight.
    • Solve moderate‑complexity problems with the team.
• Production Supervisor – Level III
  • All Level II duties, plus:
    • Identify and eliminate waste and constraints to improve efficiency and productivity.
    • Oversee all phases of production from order entry to product delivery.
    • Extend training beyond the direct team to other departments and functions.
    • Execute advanced CBE tools and take on additional roles to meet business goals.
    • Solve complex problems in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
    • Manage a larger team (10‑30 direct reports) across multiple departments or product lines.

Requirements

• Experience
  • Level I: Minimum 1–2 years in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Level II: Minimum 3–5 years of current supervisory experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Level III: Minimum 5+ years of current supervisory experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and understand multiple production schedules.
  • Demonstrated safety awareness and promotion of a safety culture.
  • Experience completing daily reports and improving working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost).
  • Capability to assist Plant Management with production control, SOPs, safety, quality, and performance management.
• Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
  • Computer literacy (required).
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training and experience (a plus).

Physical Work Environment

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for spouse and dependents.
• Up to two weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.