Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

JOB TITLE: PRODUCTION SUPERVISORLOCATION NAME: El Paso, TXCOUNTRY: USABUSINESS UNIT: Systems Protection GroupREPORTS TO: Production ManagerMATRIX TO: n/aDIRECT REPORTS: Production Technicians & Maintenance TechniciansFUNCTION: OperationsREVISION LEVEL: Rev 19REVISION DATE: 4/22/2026SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading production and maintenance teams to achieve operational, safety, quality, and productivity goals within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role oversees up to 30 technical employees, ensuring compliance with company policies, environmental health and safety standards, and quality requirements. The supervisor drives continuous improvement, supports strategic planning, manages workforce utilization and maintenance activities, and serves as the site leader during off-shift or management absence. Acting as a key liaison between operations and support functions, the Production Supervisor promotes lean manufacturing practices, employee development, and a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment.RESPONSIBILITIES:Primary focus of the role is to lead the production & maintenance teams on effectively setting and achieving company and value stream organization goals and standardsResponsible for the supervision, development, coaching and discipline of up to 30 technical personnelEnsures compliance to plant policies & procedures.Participates in strategic planning (1-year view)Participates in continual improvement projectsResponsible for and in charge of the facility when management is not on-site including emergency Environmental Health & Safety CoordinatorPerforms Quality Assurance related duties, for example; process audits, product quality decisions, corrective/preventive actions and constraint managementAnalyzes weekly productivity and efficiency reportsTracks daily operator efficiency / productivity and counsels' employees as needed to improve performanceResponsible for ensuring product quality awareness and counsels employees in problem areas.Responsible for organizing manpower, hours worked, and verifying / approving payroll hours input to assigned cost center / process codeCompletes daily walk-throughs in production areas to review and follow up on any production and EHS issuesResponsible for Maintenance Work Order Prioritization and ResolutionResponsible for coordinating and scheduling of preventive maintenance for all production equipment in their value stream.Responsible for monitoring equipment efficiencies and downtimesAssists in managing the computerized maintenance management software corresponding to the Value Stream Equipment RepairsSupervises to ensure the Lockout / Tag-out system and all environmental, health and safety regulations associated with the maintenance technician function are followed per policy.Participates in corrective actions relating to Quality, EHS and EngineeringSupervises Lean Manufacturing activities on production floor and completes the standard work checklistCoordinates operator rotation; cross training, daily pulls; expeditesResponsible for prioritization of maintenance work orders and follow upEnforces the Pay-For-Knowledge training program by ensuring training needs are communicated to the Training Coordinator or HR Personnel.Responsible for conducting performance evaluations for all direct reports on an annual basis or as performance issues arise.Counsels the Production Team members on how to solve issues, conflict resolution and takes appropriate disciplinary action following the Guidelines for Appropriate ConductCommunicates management objectives to the value stream production teamsActs as a technical resource to the team and facilitates between team and support functions, for example: Materials/Logistics, Quality Assurance, EHS, Human Resources, Engineering and Maintenance.Ensures the teams maintain a safe, clean work environment following 5s principles.Ensures that EHS issues are brought to the attention of the Value Stream Manager/ EHS Manager and that follow up corrective action is taken.Responsible for working together with other Supervisors to achieve company goals and objectives.Will be required to perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by members of the Management TeamEDUCATION:Technical/Business Management Degree or equivalent experience in a Supervisory Role for a minimum of four years requiredEXPERIENCE:COMPETENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS:ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Minimum 3 years Manufacturing experience working in high volume production requiredExperience working in regulated manufacturing environments preferred.Demonstrate success in teamwork environment as a team leader or facilitator in achieving goals and objectives.Strong coaching ability requiredMust have proficient computer skills (word, excel, Power Point).Knowledge of MRP/ Kan Ban/Constraint Management. Experience w/SAP helpfulSelf -motivated and hands-on.Strong knowledge of EHS requirements and standards.Bilingual English/Spanish preferredTextile manufacturing and IATF16949, ISO 14001; ISO45001 experience preferred.Strong oral / written communication skills requiredProject management experience helpfulMust have Excellent Interpersonal relations required.Adhere to the policy and practice of refusing to tolerate or allow behavior defined by Tenneco as unsafe.Comply with Environmental Health & Safety Rules and Regulations. Understand and adhere to the EHS Cardinal Rules. Must be able to understand what hazards are associated with their position and how to minimize them.All accidents/injuries/near misses no matter how slight must be reported to any member of management, and/or Environmental Health & Safety Manager who will follow escalation process.Align with Tenneco Values:Radical CandorOrganizational VelocitySimplificationTenacious ExecutionWinEach employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Code of Conduct.Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Tenneco's policies, procedures, and practices.Adheres and is compliant with the policies and procedures for IATF16949/AS9100 and other quality standards.