Production Supervisor

Experience Champaign Urbana; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan and profit-sharing

401(k) plan with generous match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition assistance program

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee loyalty awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries' Maverick division in Rantoul, IL seeks a Production Supervisor to coordinate labor, supervise development, and ensure safe, efficient plant operations. You will enforce safety, work with Quality, Maintenance and others, and lead continuous improvement to hit production goals.

Applicants should have an Associate degree (preferred) and 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus working knowledge of MES and SAP and strong leadership, communication, and time

Qualifications

• Associate degree (preferred) in management or supervision.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing/warehouse.
• Working knowledge of MES and SAP (or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate labor assignments and supervise staff to meet production goals.
• Enforce safety procedures and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop work schedules and ensure adequate labor coverage.
• Provide training, evaluate staff, and address disciplinary actions as needed.
• Monitor inventory with cycle counts and maintain accuracy.
• Generate daily operations reports and identify corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality to uphold onsite standards.
• Hire, coach, and review staff performance; support personnel actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Team building

Education

Associate degree

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 elevate 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.