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# Test Pad Supervisor

- **Company:** Epiroc
- **Location:** Garland, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer Literacy
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88235626/1

## About the Role

* Basic computer skills - Word and Excel
 * Ability to read blueprints and read from a Bill of Materials (BOM)
 * Root cause analysis skills
 * Heavy equipment knowledge
 * Lean Manufacturing Formal Education

Requirement: AS or BS degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Minimum Years of Experience Necessary: 5 years

Skills and Abilities:

 * Strong communication skills, able to clearly convey expectations, feedback, and updates across all levels
 * Demonstrated leadership with the ability to train, coach, and mentor team members effectively
 * Committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on identifying opportunities and driving positive change
 * Possesses a strong sense of urgency and the ability to act decisively in a fast-paced environment, While working on the production floor, the work environment includes being regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. Work may also involve climbing up to 4-6 feet using ladders and crawling underneath rigs. May also be required to lift up to 30 lbs.

## Description

The Test Pad Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely operation of the assigned department. In addition to leading the hourly workforce, this role coordinates with manufacturing engineering, materials, and product engineering to ensure products are completed on time and meet customer quality expectations., * Organize and supervise direct labor to ensure efficient use of labor resources

 * Address and resolve employee issues promptly and professionally
 * Assign and manage personnel to meet targets for labor efficiency, productivity, and cycle time
 * Prioritize tasks based on the rig schedule and adjust as needed to maintain production timelines
 * Support and coordinate with other functions to remove obstacles impacting performance
 * Promote and enforce safe operating practices at all times
 * Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and maintain effective processes that ensure consistent quality output
 * Ensure product quality by performing in-process inspections and addressing quality issues at the source
 * Maintain organization and cleanliness in the department, including adherence to 5S standards
 * Apply and monitor operational cost control measures
 * Support capacity planning efforts and monitor product flow to meet schedule demands
 * Coach and develop team members to enhance individual and team performance


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