Production Supervisor 1st Shift 1

AMETEK Inc.; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Superior Tube Company in Collegeville, PA is seeking a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to manage high-precision tubing production, lead safety initiatives, and drive quality and on-time delivery. You will oversee shift execution, coach hourly operators, and coordinate with maintenance and planning teams to meet customer requirements.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adherence to manufacturing standards, with a focus on reducing downtime and improving process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams for problem solving, corrective action, and continuous improvement.
• Two years in a manufacturing environment; supervisory experience of hourly operators.
• Strong communication to reinforce policies and coordinate across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production meetings on schedules and metrics.
• Train and mentor personnel to achieve safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure adherence to production orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Production Supervisor 1st Shift 1

Location: Collegeville, PA, US, 19426

Business Unit: Specialty Metals

Posting Date: Sep 25, 2026

Job Description

AMETEK Superior Tube Company is a global leader in the manufacture of high performance precision metal tubes that are used in a variety of critical applications in, defense, energy, medical, and aerospace. Reporting directly to the Manager, Operations, the 1st Shift Production Supervisor will be responsible for all aspects of manufacturing of high-quality precision tubing on 1st shift. We are seeking a candidate with strong skills capable of driving safety, quality, on time delivery and continuous improvement efforts. Responsibilities include leading daily production meetings on schedules and metrics; training and mentoring of personnel to achieve Safety, Quality, and Delivery of products through various product areas.

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision


• Experience in a manufacturing environment of two years


• Experience leading teams for problem solving, corrective action, and other continuous improvements


• Previous Supervisory experience of hourly operators required. Superivisory experience in a metals manufacturing environment preferred.


• Strong communication skills required to: Drive an injury free workplace; transfer pertinent information between shifts with other shift supervisors; reinforce policies and verbatim compliance with operators; and Interact and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization


• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as inspection and non-destructive testing (preferred)


• Practical understanding of Quality Assurance, Production Planning, and Safety


• Supervisory experience of 5 years (preferred)


• Previous experience working with union operators (preferred)


• Four-year or two-year college degree in an engineering field preferred but not required

Technical Knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret production work orders


• Practical understanding of quality and safety standards, procedures and forms


• Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Leadership Skills

• Set performance expectations and establish commitment and accountability


• Enforce strict adherence to company policies, procedures and work orders


• Lead team-based improvement efforts


• Builds cohesive teams. Promotes teamwork. Leads by example.

Analytical Ability/Problem Solving/Concentration

• Able to troubleshoot and assess problems with production machinery


• Ensure proper use of resources to maximize quality and productivity
  
• Ability to read and interpret data to ensure product meets customer requirements

Compensation

Employee Type: Exception Hourly

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 115,000

Incentive: 1289

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].