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3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Zekelman Industries · Rochelle, IL

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$71k–$98k
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Metals
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Zekelman Industries (metals) in Rochelle, IL. You will coordinate labor assignments and lead employee development while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality plant operations.

They ask for
3+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
SAP, MES
Base pay
$71k–$98k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live production postings in Illinois.

Base pay
About 9% below similar roles

Typical $78k–$107k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 96%
  • Lean 38%
  • ✓ SAP 27%
  • Union environment 27%
  • 5S 27%
  • ✓ MES 23%

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It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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About the Role

As a Production Supervisor at Wheatland Tube Zekelman Industries , you will coordinate labor assignments and lead employee development while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality plant operations. This role supports production performance by enforcing safety procedures, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

You will collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to foster a positive work environment, resolve operational challenges, and ensure production goals are achieved. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and team development skills.

responsibilities

to team members and maintain accountability for performance outcomes.

  • ◆Provide training and cross-training, conduct evaluations and performance reviews, and initiate disciplinary actions as necessary.
  • ◆Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate team members and recommend personnel actions for approval.
  • ◆Perform quality checks on sites and equipment to ensure customer and quality standards are met.
  • ◆Generate and review daily operational reports to ensure shift continuity and address issues proactively.
  • ◆Monitor and supervise cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • ◆Identify, communicate, and escalate maintenance needs to minimize operational disruptions.
  • ◆Collaborate with the Quality Department to develop and oversee site quality standards.
  • ◆Develop and implement action plans to improve plant performance and operational efficiencies.
  • ◆Document workplace injuries, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to reinforce safety priorities.
  • ◆Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
  • ◆Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

  • ✓3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
  • ✓Associate degree with an emphasis in management or supervision preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • ✓Working knowledge of shop floor systems such as MES, SAP, or similar platforms.
  • ✓Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • ✓Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
  • ✓Strong communication, leadership, and team-building abilities.
  • ✓Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize in a production-driven environment.
  • ✓Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.

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

Annual Salary: $71,000 - $97,500/Year

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You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part 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’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

What You’ll Do

  • •Develop work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and achievement of production goals.
  • •Delegate

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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 available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.

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