Production Supervisor

About the Role

As a Production Supervisor at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, in Blytheville, AR, you will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations across the plant. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys leading and developing teams, and is passionate about continuous improvement and safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Leads and promotes safe work practices in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Performs regular quality checks on production processes and equipment to ensure customer and quality requirements are met.
• Develops and manages daily work schedules to achieve production goals and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Delegates responsibilities and monitors team performance to ensure operational success.
• Provides training, cross-training, evaluations, and corrective actions to support employee growth and accountability.
• Monitors and supervises cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Generates and reviews daily operation reports to ensure smooth shift transitions and address production issues.
• Identifies and escalates maintenance concerns to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Collaborates with the Quality Department to uphold and improve quality standards.
• Develops and executes action plans to enhance plant performance and meet key objectives.
• Documents safety incidents, recommends improvements, and implements corrective actions to reinforce a culture of safety.
• Hires, coaches, and evaluates employees while promoting a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Associate degree with an emphasis on management or supervision (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in shop floor systems such as MES and SAP (or comparable platforms).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective at conflict resolution, team building, and time management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Physical Abilities:
  • Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this role.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor as required to perform supervisory duties.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match (Immediate Vesting)