Production Supervisor

General Shale, Inc.; Watsontown (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Shale, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead teams at their Watsontown, PA facility. This role offers a chance to drive safety, quality, and production goals within a highly automated environment. The ideal candidate will have solid leadership and communication skills, with a background in manufacturing. Key benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for career advancement. Join General Shale and contribute to manufacturing excellence.

Qualifications

• Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to achieve goals.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and company standards.
• Analyze processes to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong safety culture within the production team.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment repairs.
• Plan and organize production schedules effectively.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Solid computer skills and mechanical aptitude

Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems

Education

Higher education and/or relevant supervisory or manufacturing experience

Job description

General Shale Brick, Inc., the leading manufacturer of brick and masonry materials, is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Watsontown, PA manufacturing facility.

Location: 86 Portmay Rd, Watsontown, PA 17777, USA

This is an exciting leadership opportunity within a highly automated, team-oriented production environment, where you’ll play a key role in driving safety, quality, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and motivate production teams to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies and company standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule and oversee equipment repairs, ensuring optimal uptime and reliability.
• Analyze processes and use problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills to drive continuous improvement.
• Plan and organize production schedules to maximize equipment performance and workforce efficiency.
• Oversee production inventory accuracy, including physical counts and inventory adjustments.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop employees.
• Solid computer skills and mechanical aptitude in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, or automated systems is a plus.
• A growth mindset and desire to build a long‑term career with General Shale.
• Higher education and/or relevant supervisory or manufacturing experience.

Why General Shale:

This is a leadership role offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement within a stable, industry‑leading organization

If you’re passionate about leadership, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply and grow your career with General Shale.

Learn more about General Shale and our portfolio of masonry and building solutions at www.generalshale.com.

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