Production, Supervisor

About the role

This position partners closely with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments to drive continuous improvement initiatives, foster a positive work environment, and achieve production goals. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels at coaching teams, solving problems, and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Perform quality checks on equipment, processes, and work areas to ensure customer and quality standards are met.
• Develop and manage employee work schedules to achieve production and operational goals.
• Delegate responsibilities and provide direction to team members to ensure efficient workflow.
• Train, cross-train, evaluate, and develop employees while providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Initiate and support disciplinary actions when necessary in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor and supervise cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Generate and review daily operational reports to ensure shift continuity and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify, communicate, and escalate maintenance concerns to minimize downtime and support operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Quality Department to establish, maintain, and improve quality standards.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve productivity, efficiency, and overall plant performance.
• Document injuries, investigate incidents, recommend corrective actions, and follow up to ensure a safe work environment.
• Participate in hiring activities and support employee onboarding, coaching, development, and performance management.
• Review and recommend personnel actions for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.

Requirements

• Associate degree with an emphasis in Management, Supervision, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of manufacturing and warehouse systems, including MES, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Basic proficiency with 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 productive working relationships and foster teamwork across departments.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the facility as needed.
• Ability to respond to operational issues across production and warehouse areas.
• Ability to perform additional physical activities required to support plant operations.

Pay

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental coverage. Additional benefits include: 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, Career Growth Opportunities.

Schedule

M/F/D/V