Manufacturing Supervisor

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Company: General Pipe Cleaners | A Division of General Wire Spring Company

Location: McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday | Overtime Saturdays as Needed

Pay: $65,000 – $72,800 per year | Based on Experience | Paid Weekly

Are you a proven manufacturing leader who knows how to get results through people? Do you thrive in a structured, unionized environment where trust, consistency, and accountability are what separate good supervisors from great ones? If so, we'd like to talk.

General Pipe Cleaners (www.drainbrain.com) — a fourth-generation, family-owned company proudly operating since 1930 — is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our production team at our McKees Rocks, PA facility. We manufacture high-quality drain-cleaning equipment, plumbing tools, camera and inspection systems, wire forms, and accessories, which are distributed across the U.S. and internationally. We've been doing it for nearly a century, and we're built to keep going.

Stability that's real. Nearly 100 years in business. Family-owned. No private equity, no revolving door. We make long-term investments in our operations and our people.

A workplace built on respect. Our team is multi-generational and collaborative. The people on our floor take genuine pride in what they make — and they'll expect the same from you.

Compensation that grows with you. We pay $65,000–$72,800 annually based on what you bring to the table, with weekly paychecks, annual performance reviews, and merit-based salary increases. This is a starting point, not a ceiling.

A role with real ownership. You'll own the floor, drive results, and have a direct impact on how we operate every single day.

A company growing with purpose. Our ERP system (Infor SyteLine) is live and expanding. We're continuously improving how we work — and we want a supervisor who wants to be part of that.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll oversee daily production operations at our McKees Rocks facility, working within a USWA-represented workforce. Success in this role means earning the trust of your team, working constructively within the collective bargaining agreement, and consistently delivering results through coaching, communication, and accountability.

Your core responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate an established, unionized production workforce — building credibility and a culture of accountability within the framework of the USWA collective bargaining agreement
• Own safety on the floor — enforce OSHA regulations and company policies, and hold every team member consistently accountable to the same standards
• Drive production output to meet daily and weekly targets while upholding quality standards
• Manage workload assignments and scheduling in compliance with seniority rules, job bidding provisions, and CBA guidelines
• Coach and develop team members through clear expectations, real-time feedback, and consistent follow-through
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, equipment issues, and process inefficiencies before they cost production time
• Partner with management on continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce waste
• Use Infor SyteLine to track production data, maintain accurate records, and identify opportunities to expand system utilization as the company grows
• Conduct regular equipment inspections and escalate maintenance needs promptly
• Maintain accurate records of output, material usage, and labor hours to support operational decision-making

Required:

• 3+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Supervisor, Foreman, or equivalent role in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop hourly production employees
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control standards, and shop floor equipment
• Strong skills in production scheduling, problem-solving, and day-to-day decision-making
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and a genuine commitment to workplace safety
• High school diploma or GED
• English fluency required
• Must be able to commute to or relocate to McKees Rocks, PA 15136 prior to start date

Preferred — the right candidate won't need all of these:

• Experience supervising in a unionized manufacturing environment (USWA or similar)
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, and seniority-based scheduling
• Experience with Infor SyteLine or comparable ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification

• $65,000 – $72,800/year | Based on experience | Paid weekly
• Annual performance reviews with merit-based salary increases — your compensation grows as you do
• 401(k) with a 5% company contribution — you receive this regardless of what you contribute
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation and sick leave, with vacation increasing with tenure; prorated in your first year based on start date
• Long-term disability and term life insurance
• Real opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a stable, expanding organization
  

On-site only | McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Primary schedule: Day shift | Monday through Friday | 8-hour shifts Overtime: Saturday availability required on an as-needed basis, typically 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This position requires the ability to commute to or relocate to McKees Rocks, PA, before your start date.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter along with your resume. We want to hear specifically what you will bring to this role and why you believe you are a strong candidate for this position. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.

If you're a proven leader who knows how to build trust on a unionized production floor, deliver consistent results, and take pride in operational excellence — this is your kind of place. Come be part of a story that's been worth telling for nearly 100 years.

General Pipe Cleaners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.