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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