Manufacturing Production Lead – Safety & Efficiency

Wheatland Tube, LLC; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan & profit-sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Niles, OH, seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, coordinate labor assignments, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Inventory to meet production goals while maintaining a positive, safe environment.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with a track record of driving operational performance and continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with emphasis on management or supervision (or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of shop floor systems such as MES and SAP or comparable platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Effective problem-solving, time management, and conflict resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Develops work schedules and labor assignments to achieve daily and long-term production goals.
• Delegates responsibilities and ensures accountability across team members.
• Provides training and cross-training; conducts performance evaluations and initiates disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitors and supervises cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory.
• Generates and reviews daily operations reports to ensure shift continuity and address operational issues.
• Identifies, communicates, and escalates maintenance needs.
• Develops and implements action plans to enhance plant performance and efficiencies.
• Documents workplace injuries, recommends corrective actions, and ensures follow-through on safety initiatives.
• Hires, coaches, and evaluates team members while supporting employee growth and development.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Associate degree in management or supervision

Tools

MES

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Niles, OH, seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, coordinate labor assignments, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Inventory to meet production goals while maintaining a positive, safe environment.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills, with a track record of driving operational performance and continuous improvement in a