First-Shift Production Supervisor: Metal Fab & Assembly

Edsal; Littlestown (Adams County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Edsal Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead first-shift operations across finishing, assembly, and cabinet fabrication. You will oversee teams, equipment use, and daily workflow to meet schedules and uphold safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with 3+ years in production supervision and a track record of improving productivity and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of production supervisory experience preferred.
• Three years of manufacturing experience preferred, particularly in metal products or cabinet manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee development skills.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and applicable drawings or specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production within assigned areas, including metal forming, punching, bending, welding, finishing, assembly, and packing.
• Review production schedules, confirm material and staffing availability, and assign employees according to their training and qualifications.
• Coordinate the flow of components and finished products between fabrication, finishing, assembly, and packing to prevent bottlenecks and production delays.
• Communicate daily priorities, production goals, quality requirements, and changes in work assignments.
• Monitor output, downtime, scrap, and rework; investigate issues and implement corrective actions with the appropriate teams.
• Provide employee onboarding, task training, cross-training, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Address performance, conduct, and attendance concerns consistently, partnering with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Verify that employees follow approved work instructions and that fabricated components, welds, coatings, assemblies, and packaged products meet established quality standards.
• Coordinate equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs with Maintenance. Perform equipment-related tasks only within training and authorization.
• Reinforce safe machine operation, machine guarding, required energy-control procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored.
• Communicate staffing shortages, material needs, equipment concerns, and production risks promptly to plant leadership.
• Identify and implement practical improvements to workflow, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Employee development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Edsal Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead first-shift operations across finishing, assembly, and cabinet fabrication. You will oversee teams, equipment use, and daily workflow to meet schedules and uphold safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with 3+ years in production supervision and a track record of improving productivity and reducing waste.