Job Openings Operations Leader (Production Supervisor)

About the job Operations Leader (Production Supervisor)

Operations Leader (Production Supervisor)

Vandergrift, PA | Onsite (5 Days/Week)
Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Environment

Lead Where It Matters Most

Northwest Talent Solutions is partnering with a global leader in advanced manufacturing and materials science to identify an Operations Leader (Production Supervisor) who thrives in high-performance, high-accountability environments.

This is not a traditional supervisor role.

This is an opportunity to:

  • Drive real operational impact
  • Improve throughput, reliability, and quality
  • Lead a skilled hourly workforce in a complex production setting

If you're the kind of leader who can own the floor, understand the equipment, and deliver results—we want to talk to you.

What You'll Own

  • Lead safety, quality, productivity, and cost control across your assigned area
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle time and increase throughput
  • Partner with maintenance to improve equipment reliability and uptime
  • Provide hands-on leadership and technical support to hourly teams
  • Ensure on-time delivery through optimized operations
  • Build and execute cross-training programs to strengthen team capability
  • Coordinate closely with internal and external partners to support production flow

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field OR 4+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience
  • Background in heavy industrial or process-driven environments (steel, metals, chemicals, etc.)
  • Experience with:
    • PLCs, motor control systems, drives, or power distribution
    • Reading mechanical/electrical blueprints
  • Strong ability to:
    • Lead diverse, hourly teams
    • Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
    • Communicate clearly across operations, maintenance, and leadership

What Sets This Role Apart

  • High-visibility role with direct impact on plant performance
  • Opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Career path into senior operations leadership

Why Work with Northwest Talent Solutions?

We don't just submit resumes—we connect top talent to the right opportunities with precision and purpose.

Our Differentiators:

  • Precision Matching – We align your experience to roles where you can truly succeed
  • Speed + Transparency – Fast feedback and clear communication throughout the process
  • Deep Technical Understanding – We understand manufacturing environments and what success looks like
  • Career Advocacy – We position you for long-term growth, not just your next job

Schedule & Flexibility

  • Primarily Monday–Friday daylight shift
  • Flexibility required for off-shift and weekend coverage as needed

Additional Details

  • Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate
  • Full benefits package offered

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership drives real production outcomes, apply today or reach out directly to learn more.

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