2nd Shift- Production Supervisor

Pixartprinting S.p.A.; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixartprinting S.p.A. in Warrendale, PA, is seeking a Production Supervisor who will work on the plant floor alongside operators to develop talent and improve processes. The role focuses on building a skilled, versatile team through hands-on coaching, structured training, and strong accountability.

You will partner with HR and management to drive growth and readiness for evolving business needs. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of production processes, a passion for people

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to design and implement development plans for operators.
• Track record of improving workforce capabilities and training effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Schedule shifts and monitor time-related goals.
• Monitor workforce metrics: skill coverage, cross-training, promotions, training impact, churn and retention.
• Develop individual development plans and succession plans with HR and plant leadership.
• Collaborate with supervisors and plant manager on career development and workforce planning.

Skills

People development

Production supervision

Staff coaching

Continuous improvement

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

Pixartprinting, a member of the Vistaprint family, is leader in the digital printing industry, is excited to announce the opening of a new facility in Warrendale, Pittsburgh (PA).

Pixartprinting is looking for a Production Supervisor for its plant in Warrendale. This role is essential for supporting the development, engagement, and performance of the production staff, helping to build a highly skilled, versatile, and motivated team capable of supporting the plant's continued growth. The ideal candidate combines a solid understanding of production processes with a strong passion for developing people. Rather than focusing exclusively on production output, this role will involve spending significant time on the production floor, working alongside operators to facilitate learning, strengthen skills, support employee growth, and foster a culture based on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. By serving as a trusted point of reference for employees, they will help strengthen organizational capabilities, develop future leaders, and ensure that the workforce possesses the skills and flexibility necessary to successfully support the plant's ever-evolving business needs.

Staff Development

• Working with the other production supervisors, to create and maintain a comprehensive skills matrix for all production associates.
• Identify skills gaps and define action plans to address them.
• Develop individual development plans for operators.
• Collaborate with the other production supervisors, HR and the plant manager to define career development paths.
• Support succession planning for key roles in production.
• Monitor the workforce's readiness to adopt new technologies, products,
• and processes.

Training and Learning

• Design and coordinate onboarding programs for new production employees.
• Implement structured cross-training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility.
• Manage certification and qualification programs.
• Measure the effectiveness of training through performance metrics and operational results.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning throughout the organization.

Performance and Continuous Improvement

• Responsibility for scheduling shifts and monitoring time-related goals
• Monitor key metrics, including
  • Skill coverage
  • Cross-training levels
  • Internal promotions
  • Training effectiveness
  • Churn and retention rates
• Employee engagement metrics
• Help identify high-potential employees and future leaders.
• Analyze workforce data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Update the risk matrix to ensure engagement, minimize turnover, and strengthen production output.
• Support the plant manager in decisions related to workforce planning.