Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor for their 3rd Shift. This role is pivotal in leading teams to ensure safety and efficiency in plant operations. You will oversee labor assignments, enforce safety practices, and manage quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on collaboration across departments, this position offers an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about operational excellence. Join a company that values your contributions and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or warehouse.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee labor assignments and ensure safe plant operations.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate Degree in Management or Supervision

Tools

MES

SAP

Microsoft Office

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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 Plant Supervisor at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in overseeing labor assignments, supervising employee development, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. This position requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to fostering a safe work environment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and meeting production goals.

You will collaborate with teams across the Quality, Maintenance, and Operations departments to ensure all plant objectives are met effectively. This is a full-time, onsite role located in [Insert location].

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has a strong ability to lead and coach teams to achieve operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Leads and enforces safety practices – Ensures adherence to safety procedures in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitors and maintains quality standards – Performs regular quality checks on sites and equipment to meet customer and internal quality standards.
• Develops work schedules – Creates and manages worker schedules to meet production goals efficiently.
• Delegates responsibilities – Assigns tasks to team members, ensuring accountability and performance standards are met.
• Conducts training and evaluations – Provides training and cross-training to staff, performs performance evaluations, and manages disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Monitors inventory control – Oversees cycle counts and inventory management to ensure accuracy.
• Generates and reviews reports – Reviews daily operation reports to ensure shift continuity and identifies corrective actions for any operational issues.
• Escalates maintenance issues – Identifies maintenance needs, communicates with relevant departments, and ensures timely resolution.
• Collaborates on quality initiatives – Works closely with the Quality Department to develop and maintain plant-wide quality standards.
• Implements action plans – Develops and drives action plans to enhance plant efficiencies and achieve production objectives.
• Ensures safety compliance – Documents injuries and follows up with corrective actions to prioritize and improve safety protocols.
• Manages staff development – Hires, coaches, and evaluates team members while overseeing performance and personnel actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned – Takes on additional responsibilities as necessary to support plant operations.
  
  

Who You Are

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (preferred).
• Experience with shop floor interfaces – Working knowledge of platforms like MES, SAP, or similar systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Basic proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills – Ability to lead teams, communicate effectively, and resolve conflicts.
• Excellent time management skills – Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Team-building and influence – Skilled at building strong working relationships and motivating teams to reach goals.
  
  

What You’ll Get

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, loyalty awards, and much more:

• 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
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this position is $71,000-97,500 USD, depending on experience, education, and skills. Additional compensation may include:

Performance-based yearly merit increases

Production Incentives

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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