Production Manager

Zekelman•Rochelle, IL

8h•$120,000 - $125,000

About The Position

As a Production Manager at Zekelman Industries (Wheatland Tube division), you will play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence by supervising daily production activities and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment, demonstrates strong leadership in developing front-line teams, and possesses a sharp focus on continuous improvement and operational safety. Shift: Monday–Friday, Weekends as needed Day Shift (~6 AM – 4 PM) or Off Shift (~5 PM – 3 AM)

Requirements

Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably with experience leading or managing employees in a manufacturing setting.
Strong leadership and team collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate efforts across multiple departments.
Sound decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated ability to lead and promote health and safety work practices in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull as required by the role.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR responder training.

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
Promotes safety awareness and continuous improvement through active observations, coaching, and team engagement.
Drives plant quality objectives by verifying products meet customer and internal requirements through rigorous inspections.
Troubleshoots operational and equipment issues to enhance quality, efficiency, and machine uptime.
Facilitates training programs and develops front-line leaders using established curricula to support team growth.
Directs the hourly workforce effectively to meet production goals while administering discipline when required.
Manages daily staffing requirements, including reassignments, transfers, and overtime coverage.
Reviews daily operational reports and communicates issues to management to prevent production delays.
Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and yield improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes.
Performs payroll and production system transactions accurately using computerized systems.