Welding-Backed Production Supervisor: Lean & Safety

All Jobs bv; Blawnox (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical plan with an HRA

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Boot reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Tri-Arc Manufacturing, a 70-year steel and aluminum ladder maker near Pittsburgh, seeks a Production Supervisor for our Blawnox, PA plant. This hands-on leadership role oversees welders, fabricators, and machine operators, ensures on-time shipping, and develops team members.

A welding background plus supervisory experience are key, with long-term growth in a steady manufacturing environment. Schedule: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with occasional 5:00 AM starts and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Welding background, especially MIG, is a big plus.
• Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends when business requires.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the flow of work across the production floor so daily goals are met and orders ship on time
• Lead, train, and develop your team, including giving regular performance feedback
• Adjust staffing to meet production needs without sacrificing safety or quality
• Spend time on the floor every shift, solving problems and removing roadblocks
• Track key metrics like on-time delivery, productivity, and scrap
• Manage scheduling, attendance, and timekeeping for your team
• Work with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Shipping to keep orders moving
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead continuous improvement efforts (5S, lean)

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding background

Blueprint reading

ERP systems

MS Office

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Tri-Arc Manufacturing, a 70-year steel and aluminum ladder maker near Pittsburgh, seeks a Production Supervisor for our Blawnox, PA plant. This hands-on leadership role oversees welders, fabricators, and machine operators, ensures on-time shipping, and develops team members.

A welding background plus supervisory experience are key, with long-term growth in a steady manufacturing environment. Schedule: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, with occasional 5:00 AM starts and Saturdays.