3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit‑Sharing

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries, maker of Wheatland Tube products, seeks a Production Supervisor at our Rochelle, IL facility to coordinate labor and lead employee development while ensuring safe, efficient operations. You’ll enforce safety and quality standards, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Quality/ Maintenance to meet production goals.

The role is full‑time, on‑site in Rochelle, IL, requiring hands‑on leadership in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and strong communication and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree in management or supervision preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of shop floor systems such as MES, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schedules to ensure staffing and achievement of production goals.
• Delegate responsibilities and maintain accountability for performance.
• Provide training, cross‑training, evaluations, and disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate team members.
• Perform quality checks on sites and equipment to ensure standards are met.
• Generate and review daily operational reports for shift continuity.
• Monitor cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Identify and escalate maintenance needs to minimize disruptions.
• Collaborate with Quality to uphold site standards.
• Develop action plans to improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Document injuries and reinforce safety priorities.
• Lead and promote safe work practices.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate degree in management

Tools

MES

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As a Production Supervisor at Wheatland Tube Zekelman Industries , you will coordinate labor assignments and lead employee development while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality plant operations. This role supports production performance by enforcing safety procedures, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to foster a positive work environment, resolve operational challenges, and ensure production goals are achieved. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong communication, problem‑solving, and team development skills.

What You’ll Do

• Develop work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and achievement of production goals.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members and maintain accountability for performance outcomes.
• Provide training and cross‑training, conduct evaluations and performance reviews, and initiate disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate team members and recommend personnel actions for approval.
• Perform quality checks on sites and equipment to ensure customer and quality standards are met.
• Generate and review daily operational reports to ensure shift continuity and address issues proactively.
• Monitor and supervise cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Identify, communicate, and elevate maintenance needs to minimize operational disruptions.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department to develop and oversee site quality standards.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve plant performance and operational efficiencies.
• Document workplace injuries, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to reinforce safety priorities.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis in management or supervision preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of shop floor systems such as MES, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team‑building abilities.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a production‑driven environment.
• Ability to maintain regular, full‑time, predictable onsite attendance.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit‑Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Annual Salary: $71,000 - $97,500/Year

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.