Production Supervisor

EMD Electronics; Tamaqua (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Other perquisites

Job summary

EMD Electronics in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee plant operations with a strong emphasis on safety. You will manage daily workflows, supervise 30–35 employees on a rotating schedule, and coordinate with maintenance, planning, and QA to keep production running smoothly.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 5+ years in chemical or manufacturing environments, and experience with Microsoft products; a degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years’ experience using Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing operations and 30-35 employees on a rotating schedule.
• Promote safety in the workplace and investigate safety related issues.
• Ensure manufacturing teams follow written procedures.
• Create daily reports for managerial review.
• Manage union team overtime and vacation scheduling.
• Implement and document disciplinary action for failure to follow safety, manufacturing, and quality standards.
• Act as Incident Commander in a facility emergency.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) and cost savings initiatives.
• Support Maintenance with off-shift prioritization and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Support Transportation Planning, and Supply Chain by inspecting bulk fleet, SAP data entry, and ensuring on time delivery.
• Support stable operations, quality initiatives, and investigate quality complaints.
• 12-hour shifts with a 15-30 minute shift change, rotating between days/nights every 2 weeks on a 2-on/2-off/3-on (F-Sa-Su) schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Safety management

Incident Command

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Work Location: Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Shift: Yes

Department: EL-SC-PUHAD HCL/CMPD/Shipping

Recruiter: Genie Hooper

Your Role

At EMD Electronics, as a Production Supervisor, you will be supervising plant operations. In this role you will have a strong focus on safety. Responsibilities will include:

• Manage multiple manufacturing operations and 30-35 employees on a rotating schedule.
• Promote safety in the workplace and investigate safety related issues.
• Ensure manufacturing teams follow written procedures.
• Create daily reports for managerial review.
• Manage union team overtime and vacation scheduling.
• Implement and document disciplinary action for failure to follow safety, manufacturing, and quality standards.
• Act as Incident Commander in a facility emergency.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement (CI) and cost savings initiatives.
• Support Maintenance with off-shift prioritization and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Support Transportation Planning, and Supply Chain by inspecting bulk fleet, SAP data entry, and ensuring on time delivery.
• Support stable operations, quality initiatives, and investigate quality complaints.
• 12-hour shifts with a 15-30 minute shift change, rotating between days/nights every 2 weeks on a 2-on/2-off/3-on (F-Sa-Su) schedule.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years’ experience using Microsoft products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• Chemical manufacturing experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
• Incident Command structure understanding and experience.
• Proficiency in Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s).
• Experience in developing procedures and a management of change process.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Understand ISO Quality and EHS requirements.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safe work practices.

Pay Range for this position - $88,900 - $133,400

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses.

Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.

What we offer:

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!