Production Supervisor

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 Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries , in Blytheville, AR , you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across the plant. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys leading and developing teams, and is passionate about continuous improvement and safety excellence. What You’ll Do Leads and promotes safe work practices in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Performs regular quality checks on production processes and equipment to ensure customer and quality requirements are met. Develops and manages daily work schedules to achieve production goals and maintain workflow efficiency. Delegates responsibilities and monitors team performance to ensure operational success. Provides training, cross-training, evaluations, and corrective actions to support employee growth and accountability. Monitors and supervises cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels. Generates and reviews daily operation reports to ensure smooth shift transitions and address production issues. Identifies and escalates maintenance concerns to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability. Collaborates with the Quality Department to uphold and improve quality standards. Develops and executes action plans to enhance plant performance and meet key objectives. Documents safety incidents, recommends improvements, and implements corrective actions to reinforce a culture of safety. Hires, coaches, and evaluates employees while promoting a positive and productive work environment. Who You Are 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (or equivalent experience). Proficient in shop floor systems such as MES and SAP (or comparable platforms). Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Effective at conflict resolution, team building, and time management. Demonstrated ability to influence others and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Physical Abilities Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role. Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor as required to perform supervisory duties. 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 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.