Production Supervisor / Plant Lead – Pittsburgh, PA

About the Role
Our Pittsburgh facility needs a strong, hands-on leader to help take our reconditioning operation and warehouse to the next level. We are looking for a Production Supervisor / Plant Lead who can set the tone on the floor, build a high‑accountability culture, coach and develop our team, and drive daily production results. This role is central to improving throughput and aligning the team around consistent standards.

You will oversee all day‑to‑day operations on the plant floor. This person must be comfortable leading people, building a positive culture, and driving change in an environment that needs clearer structure and stronger accountability.

Compensation Range: $65,000-$75,000 + Benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily production activities on the shop floor, including rebottling and reconditioning operations
• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline staff; ensure roles, expectations, and standards are clearly understood
• Hold the team accountable to safety, quality, and throughput goals
• Implement and run daily production huddles, KPI boards, and standard operating procedures
• Partner with our Warehouse Coordinator to deliver weekly updates and execute improvement initiatives
• Identify performance gaps and address them directly with training, feedback, and follow-through
• Promote a positive, team-first culture that eliminates excuses and reinforces problem-solving
• Drive cross-training so employees are capable in multiple roles
• Maintain workplace organization, clean work habits, and safe operating standards
• Coordinate daily workflow, staffing levels, and production priorities
• Work side-by-side with the team on the floor when needed to model work ethic and expectations

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, production leadership, or related environment
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and build accountability in frontline teams
• Strong communication and coaching skills with a hands-on leadership approach
• Comfortable implementing structure, routines, and standard work
• Experience improving safety, quality, and production performance
• Ability to positively influence culture and address resistance to change
• Strong problem-solving mindset with “no excuses” attitude
• Ability to stand/walk for most of the day and work in an active production environment

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives on the production floor—not behind a desk
• Can reset expectations and build a healthy culture
• Leads by example and earns respect through fairness, consistency, and follow-through
• Enjoys developing people and holding teams accountable
• Wants to make a big impact in a facility that has strong potential but needs clearer direction

Why Join The Cary Company?

We are a growing, family-owned business focused on excellence, continuous improvement, and building strong teams. This role has a direct impact on stabilizing and improving one of our key facilities. You will have support, resources, and the ability to make meaningful changes quickly.

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• 401K Provision
• Profit Sharing
• HRA
• Cafeteria Plan
• Seasonal company sponsored events
• Work/Life Balance
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment) 

A little about the company: 

• Been around since 1895. 
• Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240. 
• Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023). 
• We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.  
• We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison. 
• We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
• Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

• Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion) 
• We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
• Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page) 
• Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics: 

• Positive/optimistic 
• Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better 
• Curious/Inquisitive 
• Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers) 
• Supportive of Co-workers 

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.