Production Supervisor - Wilkes Barre, PA
Morgan Advanced Materials · Wilkes, PA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Morgan Advanced Materials (industrial) in Wilkes, PA. You'll oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead production teams, and ensure performance targets are met across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, PLC
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $73k–$103k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 51 production supervisor openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 54 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $75k–$100k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- ✓ Lean 27%
- Union environment 25%
- FDA / GMP 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Value stream mapping, PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Morgan Advanced Materials in Wilkes
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer · Process
Full description from Morgan Advanced MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Business is booming at Morgan Advanced Materials , and we're growing our team.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a manufacturing environment where safety, quality, continuous improvement, and people development are taken seriously. You'll play a key part in keeping production running smoothly while helping employees succeed, solving problems, and driving improvements that make a real difference on the shop floor.
We're proud of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make up our workforce. We welcome applicants from all walks of life who are excited to lead teams, improve processes, and contribute to a safe and inclusive workplace.
The Role
As a Value Stream Leader / Production Supervisor, you'll oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead production teams, and ensure performance targets are met across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You'll work closely with Engineering, Quality, HR, and other departments to keep things moving while building an engaged and productive team.
This is a role for someone who enjoys being visible on the shop floor, rolling up their sleeves when needed, and leading by example rather than from behind a desk.
What You'll Do
- ◆Lead day-to-day production activities within assigned areas and shifts
- ◆Coach, develop, and support production employees through effective leadership and training
- ◆Plan and coordinate work schedules to meet production and customer
requirements
- ✓Monitor performance metrics and analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities
- ✓Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- ✓Implement and sustain 6S activities across the operation
- ✓Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate equipment maintenance activities
- ✓Partner with Engineering, Quality, HR, and other departments to achieve operational goals
- ✓Manage labor utilization and associated costs
- ✓Support employee engagement, communication, and positive employee relations
- ✓Participate in cross-functional improvement teams
- ✓Promote a strong safety culture through hazard identification, risk assessments, and employee involvement
- ✓Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
- ✓Work on assembly equipment
Requirements
Due to export control regulations, this position requires access to information subject to ITAR, EAR, and NRC requirements. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident card holder, or U.S. person as defined by 22 CFR 120.15.
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Overview
Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.
We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.
The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials engineers high performance functional and structural ceramic materials, components and sub-assemblies to address customer-specific technical challenges.
Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.
About You / What You'll Bring
- •High school diploma required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Technical Studies, or a related field preferred
- •Five or more years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment
- •Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing culture and applying Lean tools
- •Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operations
- •Experience managing employee payroll transactions and approvals
- •Familiarity with ERP systems
- •Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- •Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
- •Proven ability to lead teams, build engagement, and deliver results
- •Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make sound decisions
- •A self-motivated, hands-on leadership style
- •Ability to work independently and remain effective under pressure
- •Commitment to safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction
- •Ability to clearly present information both verbally and in writing
Additional
Work Environment
- •Primarily shop floor based
- •Combination of standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching throughout the day
- •Exposure to manufacturing environments requiring PPE
- •Regular exposure to noise, dust, and industrial conditions
- •Ability to lift and move materials up to 40 lbs. as needed
Interested?
If you're an experienced manufacturing leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you. IND-1