Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift Job at Zekelman Industries in Rochelle

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About The Role: As a Plant Supervisor at Zekelman Industries, you will oversee labor assignments, supervise employee development, and ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant processes. This position requires strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills, and offers the opportunity to foster a safe work environment, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and meet production goals. You will collaborate with teams across Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to ensure plant objectives are met. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can 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 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

• 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 and production incentives.

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 to increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and our customers. M/F/D/V

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in the workplace.