Production Supervisor

Zekelman Industries; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan & profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries, through Maverick division, seeks a Production Supervisor to coordinate labor, supervise staff, and ensure safe, efficient plant operations onsite in Rantoul, IL.

You will enforce safety, collaborate with Quality and Maintenance, and drive continuous improvement to meet production goals while fostering a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (preferred) with an emphasis in management or supervision.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of shop floor interfaces such as MES and SAP (or similar platforms).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor assignments to meet production goals.
• Supervise employee development and conduct evaluations.
• Enforce safety procedures and collaborate with Quality and Maintenance teams.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve plant efficiency and safety.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate staff performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in mgmt

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 Supervisor at Maverick , a division of Zekelman Industries , you will coordinate labor assignments and supervise employee development while ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. You will enforce safety procedures, collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to meet production goals while fostering a positive and productive work environment. This role is onsite and located in Rantoul, IL.

What You’ll Do

• Perform quality checks on sites and equipment to ensure customer and quality standards are met.
• Develop work schedules to achieve production goals and ensure appropriate labor coverage.
• Delegate responsibilities to team members to support safe and efficient operations.
• Provide training and cross-training, conduct evaluations and reviews, and initiate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitor and supervise cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Generate and review daily operations reports to ensure shift continuity and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify, communicate, and escalation maintenance items to support equipment uptime and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department to develop and oversee onsite quality standards.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve and attain plant objectives and enhance efficiencies.
• Document injuries, make recommendations, and follow up with corrective actions to prioritize safety.
• Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate staff performance; review and recommend personnel actions for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Regular, full-time predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.

Who You Are

• Associate degree (preferred) with an emphasis in management or supervision.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of shop floor interfaces such as MES and SAP (or similar platforms).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to influence productive working relationships and support team building.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus plan and profit-sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost, high-quality options.
• Tuition assistance program to support continued education and professional development.
• Paid vacation and holidays to support work–life balance.
• Employee loyalty awards and recognition programs.

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

We are 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.