Operations Supervisor

NRP Overview:

Since 1945, we have been dedicated to producing high-quality, American-made hydraulic fittings, adapters, and precision-machined components for essential industries. As markets evolve, we continue to adapt and innovate while maintaining our commitment to reliability, quality, and customer trust.

Position Summary:

The Operations Supervisor oversees daily hose manufacturing operations, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. This position plays a critical leadership role in ensuring accurate inventory handling, timely material preparation, and compliance with safety and quality standards. The Supervisor will lead a team of operators, and to support the custom production of high-performance rubber hoses for the agriculture, aerospace, and oil and gas industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervisory & Leadership Duties:

Production and scheduling

• Direct daily production across the flexible mandrel hose manufacturing process, from material preparation through finished hose. 
• Assign employees to work orders and coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production schedules. 
• Monitor production output, work in process, and order status; communicate delays and adjust priorities as needed. 
• Coordinate changeovers and ensure the correct mandrels, tooling, compounds, reinforcement materials, and specifications are available before each run. 

Process and quality

• Verify that hose is built to the applicable work orders and specifications at each stage of production. 
• Oversee mandrel preparation and use, tube extrusion, reinforcement, cover application, wrapping, curing, stripping, testing, and finishing, as applicable to the department. 
• Monitor process conditions and address defects, scrap, and rework with employees and Quality. 
• Ensure required inspections, tests, and production records are completed accurately. 
• Segregate nonconforming product and work with Quality on its disposition and corrective actions. 

People and safety

• Train employees on equipment operation, standard work, product requirements, and safe handling practices. 
• Assign work, provide coaching and performance feedback, and develop cross-training to maintain coverage. 
• Enforce PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and other company safety procedures. 
• Inspect work areas for hazards and maintain clean, organized production and material storage areas. 

Equipment, materials, and reporting

• Identify equipment problems, submit maintenance requests, and coordinate repairs to minimize downtime. 
• Monitor material use and  availability; report shortages that could affect production. 
• Review and record production quantities, labor hours, scrap, rework, and downtime. 
• Work with Scheduling, Maintenance, Quality, the Mill Room, and Shipping to keep orders moving and meet delivery commitments. 
• Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and improve product consistency. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work cross-functionally with Production, Quality, and Logistics to ensure material readiness for custom hose builds.
• Generate and present reports on department performance, material flow, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Participate in department planning, budgeting, and improvement initiatives.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Exposure to noise, dust, heat, and chemicals in manufacturing and warehouse areas.
• Use of PPE such as  gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toe boots is required.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• 401K with company match.