Production Supervisor- Lynchburg, VA

U.S. Pipe; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Collaboration

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

U.S. Pipe is seeking a Production Supervisor in Lynchburg, VA to lead hourly production teams and ensure safe, efficient operations. You will drive daily targets, coordinate with maintenance, and uphold quality standards across manufacturing processes.

The role requires 1–3 years in heavy industrial manufacturing, strong communication, and planning skills, with a preference for ductile iron and foundry experience. Some union environment exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade/technical certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience with ductile iron products and foundries preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively; MS Office skills required.
• Experience in union environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead hourly production employees to meet daily targets with safety and quality in mind.
• Manage daily operations, monitor workflows, troubleshoot, and implement improvements.
• Provide maintenance support and coordinate with maintenance to optimize equipment and processes.
• Champion safety programs, conduct audits, and enforce safety regulations.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to meet KPIs and continuous improvement goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Problem Solving

Team Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or technical certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

Do you want to be part of a team that is making a positive difference in lives all across the globe? Do you want to be part of a culture where you are recognized, respected, and rewarded for a job well done? U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 120 years we have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States, and the world.

What We Offer:

• Team Collaboration: Join a team-oriented environment where collaboration is not just a buzzword but a priority.
• Career Growth: Be part of an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution, and take your career to the next level.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with options tailored to meet your needs and those of your family.

Job Description:

U.S. Pipe and Foundry is seeking a Production Supervisor in Lynchburg, VA. The successful candidate will play a key role in supervising operations while maintaining established quality standards, minimizing operational costs, and driving production performance targets with an emphasis on safe work habits.

Key Responsibilities as a Production Supervisor will include:

• Leadership: Under the direction of the Production Manager, lead and direct the work of hourly production employees to achieve daily production targets while maintaining a high level of safety and quality.
• Production Oversight: Manage daily operations, monitor workflows, problem-solve, and implement process improvements to meet production standards and targets.
• Mechanical Operations: Provide support and hands on maintenance of mechanical equipment/tooling in partnership with maintenance supervisors to optimize equipment and processes. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and assist with repairs to ensure smooth production.
• Safety and Compliance: Champion safety programs, conduct safety audits and reinforce a culture of workplace safety and accountability ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
• Collaboration: Work closely with operations/plant leadership to meet key performance indicators (KPIs), continuous improvement initiatives, safety, and quality standards.

Job Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent. Trade or technical certification preferred.
• One to three years heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
• Experience in ductile iron products and foundry experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills required.
• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Ability to lead and direct workforce, to achieve a technically competent and highly motivated workforce, ensuring all necessary training and development to promote skill development, quality, safety, and compliance are met. Experience with Union environments a plus.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb steps and ladders
• Must be able to bend and stoop repeatedly
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing 50 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull objects and materials weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to manually roll pipe on rails.
• Responsible for completing clean-up tasks involving picking up, sweeping, and shoveling.
• Must be able to help remove scrap, slag, sand and all other debris in area.
• Responsible for positioning equipment back in proper place.
• Must be able to recognize defective equipment and appropriately report defects to Supervision.
• Must be able to work in both hot and cold environments.
• Must be able to practice safe work procedures and comply with applicable safety rules and regulations in a heavy industrial environment.