Manufacturing Supervisor

Team Builder Recruiting•Denver, PA

6d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Wire & Cable is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a manufacturing team at its Denver, Pennsylvania location. The supervisor leads 6–12 manufacturing associates and oversees daily production operations, supporting safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. The role includes maintaining production and equipment records, product specifications, and scrap tracking; managing tooling orders, maintenance, and inventory for the Tip & Die Program; and monitoring inventory accuracy through counts and discrepancy investigations. The supervisor partners with IT and other departments to implement and maintain ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), train employees on those systems, and drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles. The role also involves coaching, training, and developing employees, providing performance feedback, and promoting a strong commitment to safety and quality. This is a family-owned American manufacturer focused on high-performance wire, cable, and power solutions and describes its culture as people-first, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. The position offers an annual salary of $70,000–$85,000, depending on experience, and a four-day workweek. Available schedules are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday, or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday. The work takes place in an active manufacturing environment, with prolonged standing and walking, repetitive bending and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving heavier items with assistance, and exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures while using required protective equipment.

Requirements

2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to learn manufacturing and inventory management systems.
Strong organizational skills, practical math abilities, and sound judgment to troubleshoot production challenges and improve processes.
Ability to communicate instructions effectively, collaborate across departments, and build strong working relationships.
Ability to navigate an active manufacturing environment, including prolonged standing and walking, repetitive bending and reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, moving heavier items with assistance, and working around machinery, noise, and varying temperatures while using required protective equipment.
Demonstrated integrity, respect, accountability, and a safety-minded approach.

Nice To Haves

4–5 years of manufacturing, production, or distribution experience.
Experience leading, training, and developing production associates.

Responsibilities

Lead 6–12 manufacturing associates, providing daily direction, coaching, and support to achieve production goals.
Oversee daily production operations and ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency standards are met.
Maintain accurate production records, equipment data, product specifications, and scrap tracking.
Manage the Tip & Die Program, including tooling orders, maintenance, and inventory tracking.
Monitor inventory accuracy through physical counts, cycle counts, and investigations of discrepancies.
Partner with IT and other departments to implement and maintain ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and train employees on them.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
Develop the team through hands-on training, performance feedback, and a commitment to workplace safety and quality.