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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Who You Are

• 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.

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