Production / Manufacturing Supervisor

Wesco Industrial Products; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco Industrial Products in North Wales is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead their Manufacturing Team. The ideal candidate will manage operations, ensure compliance with safety standards, and drive continuous improvement efforts while collaborating with dynamic teams.

A successful applicant will have a background in manufacturing, leadership experience, and proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a direct impact on production outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing, quality, or production control experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a compliant and safe work environment.
• Lead incident investigations and initiate corrective actions.
• Plan and coordinate hiring, staffing levels, and job rotation.
• Standardize work processes to reduce variation and eliminate waste.
• Prepare reports for production, quality, and attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Performance management

Lean/JIT

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

At Wesco, we are looking to hire a Production Supervisor who is results-driven, has the desire to excel, works with high energy, has a positive approach, is flexible, detail-oriented, and can lead our Manufacturing Team (assembly, cutting, machining, welding) to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and production goals. This position supports materials planning and logistics, analyzes production data, and drives continuous improvement. We are looking for a local (North Wales, PA) candidate.

What you will be doing

Safety

• Ensure a compliant and safe work environment.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations and initiate corrective actions.

Leadership & People Management

• Plan and coordinate hiring, staffing levels, job rotation, and overtime.
• Coach, counsel, and appraise employee performance.
• Foster positive employee relations built on trust, fairness, two-way communication, teamwork, and respect.

Manufacturing Operations

• Lead and maintain manufacturing systems to achieve goals and production targets.
• Standardize work processes to reduce variation and eliminate waste.
• Assign/reassign workstations based on schedules and production requirements.
• Ensure consistent application of manufacturing standards.
• Support materials planning and logistics to meet delivery requirements.
• Manage flow of parts, materials, inventory, productivity, and quality using lean/JIT (pull systems).
• Ensure quality standards are met, investigate quality issues and resolve.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs; participate in preventive maintenance.
• Maintain KPI boards and metrics; initiate improvement activities.
• Lead safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction projects.

Training & Development

• Oversee onboarding and cross-training of employees and maintain training matrices.
• Develop employees through evaluations, coaching, and training plans.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare reports/spreadsheets for production, quality, scrap, maintenance, and attendance.
• Process payroll/timekeeping and training records.
• Lead daily communications with production employees, support departments and management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, assign work, appraise performance, reward/discipline employees, and resolve issues in accordance with policies and applicable laws.

What are we looking for

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial/Operations Management, or Engineering preferred.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, quality, or production control experience a plus.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word; Project/PowerPoint preferred). ERP experience preferred.

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact on production performance and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity for growth in planning, operations, and supply chain leadership.

Apply now - If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in working for a premier employer or want more information, please contact John Vandenberg at [e-mail] or 262-496-5374.