Operations Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Operations Supervisor is the first line of leadership on the Cedar Park production floor, responsible for the safety, quality, delivery, and people performance of an assigned shift or work area within KARNO generator assembly. This role ensures production teams operate safely and in compliance with standard work, drives structured problem-solving to resolve quality and process issues, and manages daily staffing, output, and schedule attainment to meet takt and delivery commitments. The Operations Supervisor also serves as the primary point of contact for personnel matters within their area — coaching, developing, and holding team leads and hourly staff accountable — while championing continuous improvement through lean manufacturing practices and supporting the Hyliion Production System.

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At Hyliion, AI is core to how we work. We equip every team member with leading AI tools and count on you to use them — to move faster, solve harder problems, and help us realize the full potential of KARNO technology for the world.

Duties and Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Model and reinforce safe behavior on the shop floor; set the safety standard for the area
• Conduct daily start-of-shift safety talks across assigned work cells
• Identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately, and verify timely closure
• Ensure safe work practices and required PPE use are maintained across all shifts and work cells
• Resolve "Just Do It" (JDI) safety issues on the spot; escalate non-JDI conditions to Facilities, Manufacturing Engineering, or the VP of Operations

Quality (Right-First-Time)

• Support team leads and technicians in identifying and resolving quality issues; escalate to Quality or Engineering when necessary
• Ensure adherence to standard work instructions and documentation across all work cells under supervision
• Verify team members are trained and current against process standards before performing work
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop, maintain, and communicate work instructions where gaps exist
• Ensure the Red Tag / NCR disposition process is followed accurately and closed out in a timely manner

Production Management (Takt & Delivery)

• Set daily and weekly output goals for assigned work cells in partnership with Operations leadership
• Lead daily team huddles to align on production goals, quality issues, and schedule status
• Assign staffing and workload across work cells based on skill sets and line balance
• Monitor and report production performance — output, scrap, and downtime — and drive corrective actions
• Coordinate setups, material flow, and shift handoffs to sustain continuous production
• Identify and remove bottlenecks; escalate constraints that require cross-functional support
• Coach and develop team leads and technicians to build the competency needed to sustain takt and schedule attainment

People & Performance Management

• Provide direct supervision of team leads and hourly production staff across assigned work cells
• Serve as the primary escalation point for attendance, scheduling, and day-to-day personnel issues
• Coach and counsel team members on HSE, Quality, and Delivery performance; address underperformance directly and promptly
• Own accurate, timely timekeeping for the area without follow-up required from HR or Finance
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of new production staff
• Address misalignment with Hyliion's culture — time-wasting, distracted or careless performance, mistreatment of others — directly and in a timely manner

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in and lead Gemba walks and Tier 1 / Tier 2 production meetings
• Lead or support kaizen activities focused on waste reduction and safety improvement
• Champion adoption of lean manufacturing practices — visual management, standardized work, and 5S — across the area of responsibility
• Support rollout and sustainment of the Hyliion Production System (HPS) scorecard within assigned work cells

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience and Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
  • 3+ years of experience in a supervisory, team lead, or shift lead role within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Demonstrated experience applying lean manufacturing tools — 5S, standardized work, kaizen, root cause problem solving
  • Experience with production tracking, scheduling, and performance metrics
  • PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred
  • Experience in early-stage, low-volume, or scale-up manufacturing environments preferred
  • Background in electromechanical assembly, power generation, or heavy equipment manufacturing preferred
• Skills and Abilities
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across the shop floor, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is an hourly, non-exempt-level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment. Overtime may be required.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods
• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.

Direct Reports

This position has or may have direct reports.