Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift bei Zekelman

About the Role

As a Production Supervisor at Zekelman Industries in Rochelle, IL, you will play a key role in coordinating labor assignments and supervising employee development while ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is passionate about leading teams to achieve production and quality goals.

Shift: 3rd Shift

What You’ll Do

• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.

• Perform quality checks on sites and equipment to ensure customer and quality standards are met.

• Develop work schedules to achieve production goals and maintain operational efficiency.

• Delegate responsibilities to team members to ensure smooth workflow and accountability.

• Provide training, cross-training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Monitor and supervise cycle counts to maintain accurate warehouse and inventory records.

• Generate and review daily operation reports to ensure shift continuity and resolve operational issues.

• Identify, communicate, and escalate maintenance needs to appropriate departments.

• Collaborate with the Quality Department to develop and oversee site quality standards.

• Develop and implement action plans to achieve plant objectives and enhance efficiencies.

• Document injuries, recommend corrective actions, and ensure follow-up to maintain workplace safety.

• Hire, coach, develop, monitor, and evaluate staff performance while recommending personnel actions.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant success.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision.

• Working knowledge of shop floor interfaces such as MES and SAP or similar platforms.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships and promote teamwork.

Physical Abilities

Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:

• 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

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.

Base Salary Range: $71,000 – $124,000 USD