Production Supervisor

Zekelman•Blytheville, AR

16d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.