Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift, East

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part of 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 are the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and a leading innovator in multi‑family housing development.

As a Production Supervisor at Zekelman Industries, you will coordinate labor assignments and supervise employee development while ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. This on‑site 2nd Shift role is located in Rochelle, IL.

2nd Shift (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm) – Rochelle, IL.

• Operational Planning – develop work schedules and implement action plans to achieve production goals, plant objectives, and enhance efficiencies.
• Team Leadership – hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate staff performance while recommending personnel actions to foster a high‑performing team.
• Workflow Management – delegate responsibilities to team members and generate daily operation reports to ensure shift continuity and accountability.
• Quality Control – collaborate with the Quality Department to perform checks on sites and equipment to ensure customer and quality standards are met.
• Inventory & Maintenance – monitor cycle counts to maintain accurate warehouse records and identify maintenance needs for escalation to appropriate departments.
• Safety Leadership – lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy, including documenting injuries and recommending corrective actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant success.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and working knowledge of shop floor interfaces such as MES and SAP.
• Strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, and conflict‑resolution skills with the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership abilities, and effective time‑management skills.
• Ability to maintain regular, full‑time, predictable onsite attendance.

Zekelman offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low‑cost, high‑quality medical and dental benefits, tuition assistance, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with generous company match, loyalty awards, paid vacation and holidays, and more.

Base Salary Range: $71,000 – $97,500 USD

• Yearly merit increase
• Profit‑sharing bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Zekelman Industries is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are accepted from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.