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3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Zekelman Industries · Rochelle, IL · $71,000–$97,500 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to enforce a safety rule with someone who didn't want to follow it.

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety consistently and fairly, even with experienced or popular workers.

Tell me about someone you developed who grew into a bigger role.

What they are checking: Whether they invest in employee development, which the posting names as a core part of the job.

Tell me about a continuous improvement project you led on the floor. What were the results?

What they are checking: Whether they've driven measurable change, not just kept the line running.

How do you keep morale up on an overnight shift where people can feel forgotten?

What they are checking: Whether they can build a positive environment, which the posting asks for directly.

What would you do

Walk me through how you'd start a third shift: what you check and how you assign people.

What they are checking: Whether they have a real routine for safety, staffing and priorities before the shift gets going.

You're short two operators tonight. How do you decide which lines to run?

What they are checking: Whether they can make labor trade-offs with safety, priorities and skills in mind.

A line keeps going down and maintenance and production are blaming each other. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can get departments working together on the problem instead of on blame.

How do you handle an employee with an attendance problem on third shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can address performance directly and fairly while following policy.

Quality finds a problem late in your shift and stopping will cost you your numbers. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they put quality ahead of short-term output when the two collide.

About the work

What production metrics do you watch during a shift, and what do you do when they slip?

What they are checking: Whether they manage by data in real time and react before a bad hour becomes a bad shift.

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The full job description

As published by Zekelman Industries.

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. 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. What You’ll Do • Develop work schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and achievement of production goals. • Delegate 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 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 Annual Salary: $71,000 - $97,500/Year 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, immediate vesting, and much more. M/F/D/V 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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