Production Supervisor - Weekend Night Shift

Zekelman Industries • Rochelle, IL

1d • $71,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Supervisor at Wheatland Tube, 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 help drive continuous improvement initiatives to support production goals and foster a positive work environment. This role is onsite and located in Rochelle, IL.

Requirements

• Associate degree (preferred) with an emphasis in management/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 (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a team-first mindset.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to influence productive working relationships and support team building.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on sites and equipment to ensure customer and quality standards are met.
• Develop work schedules to achieve production goals and support 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.
• Generate and review daily operations reports to ensure shift continuity and determine appropriate actions for issues.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate maintenance items to support 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees