JOB DETAILS

Manufacturing Supervisor-- 2nd Shift

CompanyVanTran Industries LLC
LocationWaco
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 3, 2026
About The Company
Founded in 1963, VanTran manufactures liquid-filled transformers of the highest quality for the industrial, commercial, solar, and utility markets. From the beginning, VanTran has focused on the providing innovative engineering and design solutions for our customers'​ unique requirements. Our highly trained and experienced technical staff welcomes the most challenging of design specifications. Because of our engineering expertise and the high-quality product we manufacture, VanTran is recognized as one of the foremost independent specialty transformer manufacturers in America with shipments worldwide. VanTran transformers are available in sizes 10MVA and below with a 200kV B.I.L. All units are built to ANSI and NEMA standards, where applicable. Custom features are also available and retrofit design is our specialty. Please visit our website for more information, or use our request a quote feature to send us your specifications!
About the Role

Description

Summary/Objective

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation of the various departments within the VanTran Business, such as Welding, Buffing, Core & Coil Assembly, Winding, Lacing, Tanking, Testing, Paint – Primer, Paint – Final, Final Finish.

  

Essential Functions

  • Daily On-Site Attendance. 
  • Conduct Daily Safety & 5S Walk-Thru of factory to ensure compliance and cleanliness.
  • Ensure that the Processes for their respective departments are accurate.
  • Ensure that their Team Players who report into them are accurately filling-out all of the Transformer Inspection Reports on-time & accurately.
  • Ensure continual quality improvement for each of their respective departments.
  • Drive continuous improvement in regards to 5S for each of their respective departments.
  • Coordinate job assignments and Cross Training between and within departments.
  • Establish, Maintain, and Lead 5S Programs for each of their respective departments.
  • Establish at least two (2) Key Performance Indicators for each of their respective departments with assistance from the Quality Manager & the President &/or the Manufacturing Mngr.
  • Create & Maintain Visual Boards for each of their respective departments.
  • Establish, Maintain, and Lead Continuous Improvement Projects for each of their respective departments.
  • Work with Human Resources to establish and maintain a monthly training session regarding cross training, quality, safety, special projects, etc.
  • Ensure all Processes & work instructions for their respective departments are updated.
  • Work w/ Engineering & Quality Manager to solve any & all quality issues.
  • Follow-up on and close any pending Preventive and Corrective Action requests that are applicable to their respective departments.
  • Consult with other Manufacturing Supervisors, as needed, to increase productivity in Manufacturing Department.
  • Review work orders/tickets for errors.
  • Verify Quality Control tests throughout respective Departments (TTR, Paint mil thickness, other tests as apply to specific Departments).
  • Manage time and attendance for Manufacturing Team.

Requirements

Environment/Physical Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 12pm-8:30pm. However, as with any Supervisor Leadership position, days may start sooner than 12pm and may last longer than 8:30pm. Also, it should be known, that if a Department does not meet their schedule during the Mon-Fri period, then most likely weekends will be involved, if need be.


Travel
Travel is very rare, unless the need arises to fix a customer problem in the field.


Education and Experience

  • High School diploma required.
  • 3+ years’ Supervisor or Team Lead equivalent experience required.
Key Skills
Manufacturing supervision5S methodologyContinuous improvementQuality controlTeam leadershipCross trainingSafety complianceProcess improvementPerformance indicatorsVisual managementTime and attendance managementTechnical documentationProblem solvingProduction scheduling
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineeringTrades
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Manufacturing Supervisor oversees daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement. They are responsible for managing team performance, coordinating job assignments, and maintaining accurate production documentation.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
104
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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