Production Manager: Safety, Quality & Team Leader

Zekelman Industries; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan

Profit-sharing opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, coordinate labor, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Inventory, develop schedules, train staff, and ensure on-time performance while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture. This on-site role requires strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• 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.
• Ability to foster productive working relationships and drive team performance.

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 experience

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate degree in management or supervision

Tools

MES

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Zekelman Industries in Kansas City, MO, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, coordinate labor, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Inventory, develop schedules, train staff, and ensure on-time performance while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture. This on-site role requires strong leadership and decision-making skills.