Production Manager

WTL Wheatland Tube, LLC; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing opportunities

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations at our Niles, OH site. You’ll coordinate labor, drive safety, quality, and efficiency while partnering with Quality, Maintenance, and Inventory teams to meet production goals in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in supervision within manufacturing, an associate degree in management, and hands-on experience with MES/SAP. On-site role with strong leadership and continuous improvement focus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (or equivalent experience).
• 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.
• Ability to foster productive working relationships and drive team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe work practices per regs and policy.
• Perform quality checks on equipment and production areas.
• Develop daily and long-term production schedules.
• Delegate tasks and ensure accountability.
• Provide training and cross-training; evaluate performance.
• Monitor cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Generate and review daily operations reports.
• Identify and escalate maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with Quality to uphold site standards.
• Develop action plans to improve plant performance.
• Document injuries and follow up corrective actions.
• Hire and develop team members.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Maintain reliable on-site attendance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree in management/supervision

Tools

MES

SAP

MS 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 Manager at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in leading daily plant operations, coordinating labor assignments, and driving employee development to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality on the production floor. This position requires strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to operational excellence and continuous improvement efforts. You will collaborate with departments such as Quality, Maintenance, and Inventory to ensure production goals are met while fostering a positive, safe, and team‑oriented work environment. This is an on‑site role located in Niles, Ohio. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, enjoys leading teams, and is committed to driving operational performance and safety.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (or equivalent experience)
• 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
• Ability to foster productive working relationships and drive team performance

What You’ll Get

• Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental coverage.
• We also offer: 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 LI‑BB1
• 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

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. 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.