
Production Supervisor - PVCO (Night Shift)
Westlake · Wichita Falls, TX
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 23 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Westlake (chemicals) in Wichita Falls, TX.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, Extrusion, SAP
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Texas: typical posted base $85k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 61 production supervisor openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 60 other live production postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- Lean 38%
- ✓ Root cause 33%
- 5S 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Westlake in Wichita Falls
3 other open roles at this site · 3 people we found in production roles at Westlake.
- Quality Technician (PVCO) · Quality · Technician
- Industrial Maintenance Technician (PVCO) · Reliability · Technician
- Electromechanical Technician (PVCO) · Reliability · Technician
Full description from WestlakeAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output objectives
- ◆Lead and reinforce compliance with Westlake Pipe & Fittings safety policies and procedures
- ◆Conduct shift meetings, safety training, inspections, incident investigations, and follow-up actions
- ◆Drive root cause problem solving using 5-Why methodology and structured improvement tools
- ◆Monitor workflow, staffing, and line performance to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime
- ◆Complete accurate and timely production documentation, including shift reports, SAP production data, and SPC charts
- ◆Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to production team members
- ◆Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to recommend equipment improvements or modifications
- ◆Lead changeovers to ensure efficient transitions and minimal production disruption
- ◆Monitor key performance metrics including production output, scrap, material utilization, and regrind usage
- ◆Coach, develop, and performance-manage team members
- ◆Support employee relations activities including attendance tracking, overtime management, and disciplinary actions
- ◆Maintain high standards of housekeeping and enforce plant cleanliness policies
- ◆Participate in supervisor and operational meetings as required
- ◆Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED required
- ✓3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- ✓Experience in PVC/PVCO extrusion operations preferred
- ✓1–2 years of leadership or team supervision experience
- ✓Strong understanding of production processes, workflow coordination, and operational performance
- ✓Working knowledge of safety procedures and manufacturing best practices
- ✓Familiarity with SAP, SPC, or production reporting systems preferred
- ✓Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- ✓Effective communication and team leadership capability
Physical Demands
This role requires frequent standing, walking, and communication. The employee may be required to use hands, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The position involves regular light lifting and occasional moderate lifting consistent with a manufacturing environment.
Work Environment
This position operates within a manufacturing plant environment. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, varying temperatures, elevated noise levels, and airborne particles. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.
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Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Night Shift - 7pm to 7am on a 2/2/3 rotation
Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a division of Westlake (NYSE: WLK), is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of PVC pipe and fittings. With 23 manufacturing and distribution facilities, we deliver innovative piping solutions across municipal, plumbing, irrigation, and specialty markets — including our industry-leading Certa-Lok® restrained joint systems.
We foster a collaborative culture grounded in safety, innovation, operational excellence, and career growth.
Why Join Westlake
- •Benefits effective Day One
- •Medical, Dental, Vision
- •401(k) with Company Match
- •Annual Retirement Contribution (ARC)
- •Life & AD&D Insurance
- •Paid Vacation
- •Tuition Assistance Program
- •Fitness Reimbursement Program
- •Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
The PVCO Production Shift Supervisor at our plant in Wichita Falls, TX is responsible for leading daily production operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing of PVCO pipe. This role provides direct supervision of night shift production personnel, drives operational performance, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards. The Production Supervisor plays a key role in achieving production targets, minimizing waste, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
