Operations Supervisor

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

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.

AI at Hyliion

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, …