Production Supervisor Finishing, Assembly, and Cabinet Fabrication Location: Littlestown, Pennsylvania
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., plus at least one Friday per month About Edsal Manufacturing Edsal Manufacturing is North America’s leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and cabinets for garage, basement, and commercial storage applications. Founded on Chicago’s South Side, Edsal operated as a family-owned business for more than 60 years before being acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners in 2018. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California. Position Summary Edsal Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead first-shift operations within assigned Finishing, Assembly, and Cabinet Fabrication areas. This position oversees employees, equipment utilization, and daily workflow across metal fabrication, welding, coating, assembly, and packing processes. The Production Supervisor is responsible for meeting production schedules, maintaining safety and quality standards, developing employees, and addressing operational issues. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who communicates clear expectations, resolves problems promptly, and holds employees accountable while providing the training and support they need to succeed. Key Responsibilities - Supervise daily production within assigned areas, including metal forming, punching, bending, welding, finishing, assembly, and packing.
- Review production schedules, confirm material and staffing availability, and assign employees according to their training and qualifications.
- Coordinate the flow of components and finished products between fabrication, finishing, assembly, and packing to prevent bottlenecks and production delays.
- Communicate daily priorities, production goals, quality requirements, and changes in work assignments.
- Monitor output, downtime, scrap, and rework; investigate issues and implement corrective actions with the appropriate teams.
- Provide employee onboarding, task training, cross-training, and ongoing performance feedback.
- Address performance, conduct, and attendance concerns consistently, partnering with Human Resources as appropriate.
- Verify that employees follow approved work instructions and that fabricated components, welds, coatings, assemblies, and packaged products meet established quality standards.
- Coordinate equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs with Maintenance. Perform equipment-related tasks only within training and authorization.
- Reinforce safe machine operation, machine guarding, required energy-control procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and ensure tools, materials, and equipment are properly stored.
- Communicate staffing shortages, material needs, equipment concerns, and production risks promptly to plant leadership.
- Identify and implement practical improvements to workflow, productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Three years of production supervisory experience preferred.
- Three years of manufacturing experience preferred, particularly in metal products or cabinet manufacturing.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and employee development skills.
- Ability to manage staffing, prioritize work, and respond effectively to changing production needs.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to safety, quality, and detail.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in one or more of the following processes preferred:
- Sheet metal fabrication, including punching, forming, bending, or shearing
- Manual or automated welding
- Dip coating and powder coating
- Cabinet assembly
- Automated and manual packing
- Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work instructions, and applicable drawings or specifications.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing safety practices, quality inspections, production equipment, and basic troubleshooting.
- Ability to document production results and communicate corrective actions clearly.
Physical and Mental Requirements The requirements below describe the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. - Frequently stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Lift and/or move items weighing 50 pounds.
- Use close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus when performing production and inspection duties.
- Maintain concentration, assess production issues, and make timely decisions while managing multiple priorities.
- Communicate effectively with employees and other departments in an active manufacturing environment.
Work Environment This position primarily works on the manufacturing floor near metal fabrication equipment, welding operations, coating equipment, assembly stations, and packing lines. Temperatures and noise levels vary by work area and production activity. Required personal protective equipment includes steel-toe footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and other protection appropriate to the task and work area. Occasional travel to other company locations may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
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