Manufacturing Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA No Remote TYPE Direct Hire SALARY $90,000 - $110,000 / yr ID PA108-2753811 POSTED Apr 1, 2026 Manufacturing Supervisor $ 90,000. - $ 115,000.00 + 12% 401K + Quarterly Bonuses [ Total Bonuses 20 % + ] The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily floor operations within a steel tube manufacturing facility. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality production while meeting throughput targets, maintaining equipment performance, and leading a team of operators and technicians. The supervisor acts as the primary link between production staff and plant management, driving continuous improvement and operational discipline.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 3-7 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably in steel, metals, or tube/pipe production
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of tube mill operations, welding processes (ERW preferred), and metal forming
• Familiarity with production planning, process control, and industrial equipment
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Experience with ERP/MES systems and basic computer applications
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with the Safety Manager to achieve plant safety goals and continuously improve safety performance
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in accordance with OSHA and company standards
• Lead daily safety engagement activities (toolbox talks, pre-shift briefings, hazard identification)
• Ensure strict adherence to PPE requirements, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work procedures
• Reinforce accountability for safety across all team members
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to address defects and implement root cause analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap and rework
• Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing activities
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions in real time
• Effectively deploy available labor, equipment, and materials to meet production objectives
• Adjust resource allocation in response to changing production conditions, downtime events, or bottlenecks
• Identify gaps in resources and escalate needs to management
• Provide ongoing training, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Conduct performance evaluations and support skill development and cross-training initiatives
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and work standards
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Identify equipment issues and escalate as needed
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements
• Participate in kaizen events and operational excellence initiatives

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to heat, noise, and heavy machinery. Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to ~50 lbs).
• Excellent benefits include medical with a standard PPO plan with deductibles as low as $1,500 and wellness credit up to $750; free concierge primary care; voluntary 401k plan currently matching up to 12%; voluntary dental and vision plans; free telemedicine services; basic life, long and short-term disability coverage.

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