Plant Production Leader — Safety, Efficiency & Growth

zekelman; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Activities

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Farrell, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, coordinate labor, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Inventory to meet production goals while fostering a positive, safe, and team-oriented work environment.

This on-site role emphasizes strong leadership, decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehouse
• Associate degree in management or supervision (or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of MES and SAP or comparable platforms
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, 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
• Performs quality checks on equipment and production areas to ensure customer and quality standards are met
• 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
• Collaborates with the Quality Department to develop and uphold site-specific quality standards
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned to support plant operations
• Maintains regular, full-time, predictable on-site attendance as an essential function of the role

Skills

Supervisory

MES SAP

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in management

Tools

MES

SAP

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Farrell, PA is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, coordinate labor, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Inventory to meet production goals while fostering a positive, safe, and team-oriented work environment.

This on-site role emphasizes strong leadership, decision-making and continuous improvement.