Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in Texas
Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across petrochemical processing, aerospace components, food and beverage production, and automotive supply chain from entry-level team leaders through senior plant supervisors. The deepest hiring concentrations sit in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio, where anchor employers like ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, and Tyson Foods run large-scale production operations that require supervisory depth at every shift. Texas-specific demand is especially consistent for supervisors with expertise in process safety management, lean manufacturing, and quality systems tied to high-volume discrete or continuous production environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Manage, direct, and lead the hourly employees to meet the specific goals established for their area that correspond to the overall company objectives. The goals will be achieved by focusing on process, quality, costs and safety metrics. Supervise and coordinate the work for manufacturing department while focusing on continuous improvement.
- Safety
- Quality
- Delivery, Cost, Resource Management
- Planning, Organizing, Scheduling
- Employee Relations
- Productivity and Quality
- Communication
- People
Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safety.
- Create and sustain a safe work environment.
- Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations.
- Identify improvement opportunities for safety, and either lead or recommend corrective action.
- Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to perform work which follows the documented Powell Quality System Procedures.
- Prepare workforce for ongoing Quality System Audits.
- Implement process improvements designed to improve quality system metrics, with assistance from Manufacturing Engineering.
- In cooperation with production control, manage assets and people effectively to achieve established delivery objectives.
- Meet or exceed financial objectives such as overtime allowance and variable department expenses.
- Effectively manage employee payroll system for each department.
- Ensure Powell fixed assets, such as building and equipment, are properly utilized and maintained.
- Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, departments, and other internal and external contacts, as required.
- Lead and conduct effective meetings.
- Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently.
- Maintain accurate training records.
- Develop individuals and work teams such that they can operate effectively with minimal supervision.
- Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution.
- Develop and administer performance evaluations.
- Effectively manage performance.
- Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees at all levels in and through the change process.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organization skills
- Must be responsible and dependable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with peers and associates.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams and manage team activities.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
- Attend in-house and outside training sessions.
- Attend local professional associations.
- Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum 8 years
- experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing project management and process improvement role, or 5 years
- experience in a leadership role with responsibility of a team of 10 employees or more, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.
- Experience leading in a "change environment".
- Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
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Job Summary
Manage, direct, and lead the hourly employees to meet the specific goals established for their area that correspond to the overall company objectives. The goals will be achieved by focusing on process, quality, costs and safety metrics. Supervise and coordinate the work for manufacturing department while focusing on continuous improvement.
- Safety
- Quality
- Delivery, Cost, Resource Management
- Planning, Organizing, Scheduling
- Employee Relations
- Productivity and Quality
- Communication
- People
Perform other related duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to work safety.
- Create and sustain a safe work environment.
- Maintain compliance with industrial workplace safety and health regulations.
- Identify improvement opportunities for safety, and either lead or recommend corrective action.
- Manage the employee safety program on an ongoing basis.
- Ensure employees have the proper training, skills, and tools to perform work which follows the documented Powell Quality System Procedures.
- Prepare workforce for ongoing Quality System Audits.
- Implement process improvements designed to improve quality system metrics, with assistance from Manufacturing Engineering.
- In cooperation with production control, manage assets and people effectively to achieve established delivery objectives.
- Meet or exceed financial objectives such as overtime allowance and variable department expenses.
- Effectively manage employee payroll system for each department.
- Ensure Powell fixed assets, such as building and equipment, are properly utilized and maintained.
- Develop and deliver effective communications with direct reports, teams, other functions, departments, and other internal and external contacts, as required.
- Lead and conduct effective meetings.
- Administer Powell policy and procedures consistently.
- Maintain accurate training records.
- Develop individuals and work teams such that they can operate effectively with minimal supervision.
- Create an environment where employees can grow and develop into greater levels of contribution.
- Develop and administer performance evaluations.
- Effectively manage performance.
- Act as a change agent; Lead and influence employees at all levels in and through the change process.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong time management skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good organization skills
- Must be responsible and dependable.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with peers and associates.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work in teams and manage team activities.
- Must have demonstrated excellent leadership skills.
- Attend in-house and outside training sessions.
- Attend local professional associations.
- Learn policies and procedures, work instruction, ISO policies, Safety Rules and Regulations, and vendor products.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree preferred or equivalent experience. Minimum 8 years
- experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing project management and process improvement role, or 5 years
- experience in a leadership role with responsibility of a team of 10 employees or more, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA and Environmental regulations and employment laws.
- Experience leading in a "change environment".
- Applied knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPS, or other continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
- #LI-CAB
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Manufacturing Supervisor Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
- Tesla10
- International3
- Siemens2
- Klein Tools2
- Lockheed Martin2
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Electronics & Hardware
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in manufacturing supervisor jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related technical field
- Three or more years of supervisory experience on a production or manufacturing floor
- Demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods
- Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and process safety management standards
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar production management platforms
- Strong record of managing hourly production teams and hitting shift output and quality targets
Manufacturing Supervisor Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a manufacturing supervisor in Texas?
Most Texas employers want a combination of a technical degree and floor-level production experience before moving into a supervisory role. Texas does not require a state-issued license to work as a manufacturing supervisor, so the hiring path runs through demonstrated operations knowledge rather than a credentialing board. Earning a Certified Manufacturing Technologist or Certified Production Technician credential through the Association for Manufacturing Excellence strengthens a candidacy, and Texas community and technical colleges such as Texas State Technical College offer manufacturing operations programs that pair well with a supervisor track.
How much do manufacturing supervisors make in Texas?
Manufacturing supervisors in Texas earn a median of about $70,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,360 for the lowest 10% to over $115,230 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire manufacturing supervisors in Texas?
Employers hiring manufacturing supervisors in Texas right now include Tesla, International, and Siemens, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's large petrochemical, aerospace, and food processing sectors mean demand comes from both global corporations running regional plants and mid-size contract manufacturers with operations concentrated along the Gulf Coast and in the major metro corridors.
Which Texas cities have the most manufacturing supervisor jobs?
Austin, Brookshire, and Houston consistently post the highest volume of manufacturing supervisor openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of energy, petrochemical, and industrial manufacturing facilities along the Ship Channel and surrounding counties, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws demand from aerospace, electronics, and automotive suppliers, and San Antonio anchors a growing advanced manufacturing cluster that includes defense contractors and food and beverage producers.
Are there remote manufacturing supervisor jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Manufacturing supervisor work is fundamentally hands-on and floor-based, so the large majority of roles require a physical presence on site. About 0% of manufacturing supervisor openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve corporate quality systems oversight or multi-site production coordination rather than direct shift supervision on a single production floor.
How can I get hired as a manufacturing supervisor in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a production technician or team lead role at a Texas plant, which builds the floor credibility employers require before promoting into supervision. Large Texas manufacturers such as Dow Chemical, Frito-Lay, and Toyota Manufacturing Texas regularly hire production associates and rotate high performers into lead positions. Completing a manufacturing technology associate program at a Texas State Technical College campus or earning a Certified Production Technician credential gives candidates a measurable edge when applying to those internal pipeline programs.
Where can I find and apply to manufacturing supervisor jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to manufacturing supervisor jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated on an ongoing basis. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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