1st Shift Production Supervisor - Discrete Manufacturing

Ready to take the next step in your leadership career? If you're a results-driven leader who excels at developing high-performing teams, optimizing production operations, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. Based in our Sherman, Texas location, you will provide first shift supervision (Monday - Thursday, 4AM - 2PM) to production teams while championing safety, quality, and operational excellence. In this role, you will drive results through effective execution, employee engagement, and a relentless focus on meeting customer commitments. You will coach, mentor, and develop team members to reach their full potential, build bench strength for the future, and create an environment where individuals and teams are empowered to succeed. If you're energized by leading people, solving challenges, and delivering meaningful business results, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your own career.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of employees and contingent workers by providing clear direction, meaningful feedback, training, performance evaluations, and effective workforce planning and scheduling.
• Establish and continuously improve standardized work procedures and operating instructions to drive consistency, efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.
• Investigate Service Requests to identify root causes, implement sustainable corrective actions, and proactively prevent future issues through a continuous improvement mindset.
• Own the execution of operational results by driving on-time delivery of customer orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and achieving plant goals related to safety, quality, productivity, cost reduction, and lead-time improvement.
• Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and open communication by serving as a trusted liaison between employees and staff, facilitating regular toolbox meetings, aligning teams around priorities and performance targets, and empowering employees to identify and solve problems.
• Build organizational capability by mentoring team members, recognizing and developing talent, and creating growth opportunities that strengthen both individual performance and the long-term success of the operation.

Who You Are:

You build a structured game plan. You balance planning with actions. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineering. You establish clear responsibilities and processes for supervising work and measuring results. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small, and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of functional and/or operational experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Experience in machining operations.
• Two (2) years of functional supervisory/leadership experience.
• Five (5) years of functional and/or operational experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven understanding of applicable products and processes in a value stream.
• Lean Manufacturing training / experience.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our dedication to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values!

Our Location:

Nestled in the heart of Sherman, Texas, our facility offers the best of both worlds: a welcoming, family-friendly community with all the advantages of being just an hour north of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Sherman continues to experience tremendous growth, bringing new restaurants, shopping, entertainment, healthcare, and housing options while maintaining the affordability, shorter commutes, and strong sense of community that make life here so enjoyable. Whether you're raising a family, building your career, or simply looking for a better quality of life, Sherman provides the space to thrive.

When you're ready for big-city excitement, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is right down the road, offering world-class dining, professional sports, live entertainment, international travel through DFW Airport, and countless cultural attractions. Add in nearby Lake Texoma, one of the largest reservoirs in the country, with boating, fishing, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation, and you'll quickly see why so many people choose to call this region home. It's a place where you can build a rewarding career without sacrificing the lifestyle you've been looking for.