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Insulation Supervisor (Woodworking Exp. Req, 1st & 2nd Shift)
Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA (Relocation Assistance Available)
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 plus Annual Bonus
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401K w/ Match, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, Weekly Rotating 1st Shift or Permanent 2nd Shift
1st Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm (or 5:00am start when OT is required, 50% or less)
2nd Shift: 3:30pm-12:00am (or 2:00am end when OT is required, 50% or less)
Weekend Hours: Occasional Saturday shifts (bonus straight pay for weekend hours
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
Relocation Assistance: Available
Insulation Supervisor (Woodworking Exp. Req, 1st & 2nd Shift) Description
Our client in the transformer manufacturing industry is seeking an Insulation Supervisor to join their team near Pittsburgh, PA. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for fabricating and preparing wood-based insulation components used in the production of power transformers while ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are achieved. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience, strong woodworking knowledge, and the ability to interpret blueprints and communicate engineering changes to production personnel. To be successful, you must be an effective leader with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization that continues to invest in its people, operations, and future growth.
Insulation Supervisor (Woodworking Exp. Req, 1st & 2nd Shift) Responsibilities
• Supervise 13-15 fabricators performing woodworking-related manufacturing activities
• Oversee the fabrication & preparation of insulation components used in transformers
• Spend approximately 80% of your time on the production floor supporting daily operations
• Develop department schedules and coordinate labor & materials to meet deadlines
• Read blueprints and communicate engineering changes to production personnel
• Perform dimensional inspections & verify quality throughout the manufacturing process
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and quality standards
• Coach, mentor, and provide performance feedback to production employees
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and other departments as needed
• Support employee training related to manufacturing processes, equipment, & safety
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while enforcing company policies
• Recommend overtime requirements and adjust staffing plans to meet production demands
Insulation Supervisor (Woodworking Exp. Req, 1st & 2nd Shift) Qualifications
• 3 years of team supervisory experience is required
• Strong knowledge of woodworking processes, materials, and equipment is required
• Experience managing team assignments, production schedules, and materials is required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings is required
• Willingness to obtain forklift and crane certification is required; company paid
• Ability to work rotating 1st & 2nd shifts (or 100% 2nd) occasional Saturdays (paid) is required
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000