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Assembly Supervisor - Pittsburgh Relo (Heavy Manuf. Req, $80K-$90K)

#twiceasnice Recruiting, Frankfort, KY, United States


Assembly Supervisor (1st & 2nd Shift, Heavy Manufacturing Exp. Req.)

Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA (Relocation Assistance Available)

Job Type: Full-Time

Hours: Monday–Friday ROTATING 1st shift (5:00am–3:30pm) and 2nd shift (3:30pm–2:00am)

Weekend Hours: Occasional Saturday shifts (bonus pay for weekend hours)

Start Date: ASAP

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Overview
Our client in the transformer manufacturing industry is seeking an Assembly Supervisor to join their team near Pittsburgh, PA. This role will lead a team in a hands‑on heavy manufacturing environment, overseeing the assembly of transformer components and ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and hands‑on experience with tools and industrial equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing organization and play a key role in driving production performance, team development, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Supervise approximately 16 assembly workers in a hands‑on heavy manufacturing environment

Oversee assembly operations involving transformer component integration and final build

Assign daily work based on production schedules to meet output and delivery targets

Spend approximately 80% time on the production floor, supporting team execution

Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety standards, and quality requirements

Oversee the use of hydraulic crimpers, torque tools, clamps, gauges, and other hand tools

Coordinate and oversee the use of overhead cranes and forklifts

Partner with Quality to identify defects, resolve issues, and maintain product standards

Monitor productivity, workflow, and efficiency while driving process improvements

Communicate shift updates, production status, and key issues with leadership

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Motivate, coach, and develop team members to improve performance and engagement

Qualifications

3+ years of supervisory experience in heavy manufacturing is required

Strong mechanical aptitude & familiarity with hand tools/industrial equipment is required

Experience working in a multicultural, diverse workforce environment is required

Willingness to obtain forklift and crane certification is required; company paid

Strong focus on process improvement and quality control is required

Ability to work weekly rotating 1st & 2nd shifts and occasional Saturdays (Bonus Pay) is required

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