Plant Production Leader – Safety, Quality & Team Growth

Zekelman Industries; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Sharon Tube, a Zekelman Industries company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate labor, enforce safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant in Niles, OH. You will lead teams, schedule work, and ensure quality and efficiency across operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, an associate degree or equivalent, and familiarity with MES/SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with emphasis in management or supervision preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of MES, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels and achievement of production goals.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members and maintain accountability for performance outcomes.
• Provide training and cross-training, conduct evaluations, and initiate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate team members and recommend personnel actions for approval.
• Perform quality checks on equipment and production areas to ensure 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 disruptions.
• Collaborate with Quality to develop and oversee site standards.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Document workplace injuries and reinforce a safety-first culture.
• Lead and promote safe work practices as required by regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing environment

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree in management or supervision

Tools

MES

SAP

Job description

Sharon Tube, a Zekelman Industries company, is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate labor, enforce safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant in Niles, OH. You will lead teams, schedule work, and ensure quality and efficiency across operations.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, an associate degree or equivalent, and familiarity with MES/SAP and MS Office.