Production Manager – Steel Manufacturing | On-site + 401(k)

Zekelman Industries; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Profit sharing

401(k)

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation

Employee 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 continuous improvement on the production floor. You'll collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Inventory, develop schedules, train staff, monitor inventory, and deliver on production goals in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment.

If you value teamwork, clear communication and hands-on leadership, this role offers growth and real impact on

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.

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

MES

SAP

MS Office

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

Education

Associate degree in management or supervision

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 continuous improvement on the production floor. You'll collaborate with Quality, Maintenance and Inventory, develop schedules, train staff, monitor inventory, and deliver on production goals in a fast-paced, on-site manufacturing environment.

If you value teamwork, clear communication and hands-on leadership, this role offers growth and real impact on