Sr. Supervisor, Plant; Denison, TX

Sr. Supervisor, Plant (Denison, TX)
** Job Summary
** The Sr. Supervisor, Plant oversees daily production and limited warehouse/distribution activities at a small-scale site, ensuring safe, efficient, cost effective and on-time delivery of quality products to customers. This role directly supervises a cross-functional team of employees (such as Manufacturing Lead/Warehouse Lead, production operators, material handlers, shipping clerks), with an emphasis on scheduling, workflow coordination, inventory accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

This role leads all site personnel, including production, warehouse, distribution, and support associates, with responsibilities inclusive of all aspects of site performance, such as production, inventory control, logistics, materials management, and planning. The Sr. Supervisor, Plant fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration across production and distribution functions while supporting business goals and customer requirements.
** Primary Duties and Responsibilities*** (25%) Supervise daily production and distribution activities, ensuring products are manufactured to quality standards, handled safely, and shipped on time. Coordinate work schedule with the Manufacturing and Warehouse Leads to maintain balanced and efficient workflow in meeting customer commitments.* (10%) Oversee material flow from receipt through production and shipment. Coordinate order flow using simple wave planning concepts to optimize picking and reduce congestion.
* (10%) Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and effective supplier coordination, minimizing excess and obsolescence while ensuring material availability. Own inventory control at the line and in staging/warehouse areas: validate basic WMS transactions (receipts, moves, picks, shipments) and reconcile variances.* (15%) Drive lean and process improvement initiatives across production and distribution. Engage team members in problem-solving to eliminate waste, improve throughput, and enhance product and service quality.

Monitor operational spending and drive cost improvement initiatives. Support benchmarking and best practice sharing to ensure the site remains competitive in quality, cost, and delivery.* (15%) Monitor key performance metrics—including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and inventory accuracy—and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Use data-driven insights to drive accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure product quality through standard work, first-article/line checks, and prompt containment and corrective actions for defects or process deviations.
* (10%) Serve as the central point of contact for the site. Maintain accurate operational records (OEE, inventory, safety) to support compliance and business performance. Communicate performance goals, priorities, and results to employees and senior leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment across all operations.* (10%) Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to strengthen individual and team capability. Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and respect.
* (5%) Lead safety practices and compliance with OSHA and company policies. Conduct incident reviews and ensure proper PPE and housekeeping.
** Education and Experience Profile
*** High school diploma required, associate or bachelor’s degree in a technical or business field preferred.
* Minimum of 4 years of experience in manufacturing/production or distribution operations, with exposure to supervisory or coordinator roles.
* At least 2 years of experience directly supervising or leading small teams with accountability for safety, quality, and delivery.
* Experience in production, inventory control and basic WMS usage, materials management, and administrative functions in a manufacturing/production or warehouse environment.
** Required Skills
**** Technical/Functional

Competencies:

*** Experience in a small-scale or high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
* Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
* Basic understanding of financial metrics, such as cost control and inventory management.
* Familiarity with lean principles and continuous improvement practices.
* Proficiency in administrative tasks, including scheduling, reporting, and record-keeping.
* Exposure to materials management and supply chain coordination.
* Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of employees and upper management.
* Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
* Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and address a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists; interpret written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions.
** Leadership/Cultural

Competencies:

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