Production Manager

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 Manager at Wheatland Tube Zekelman Industries, you will lead daily production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing performance. This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating production activities, driving safety and quality initiatives, and supporting continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and plant leadership to optimize operations, resolve issues, and meet production goals. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Blytheville, AR.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to safety, team development, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure adherence to safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements across all production activities.

• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through observation and team engagement.

• Investigate incidents and injuries, complete reports, and communicate findings to management.

• Drive plant quality objectives by ensuring products meet customer and internal standards.

• Perform and support equipment setup and adjustments as needed.

• Troubleshoot operational and equipment issues to improve quality and efficiency.

• Provide training and ensure employees are properly trained on equipment, safety features, and job responsibilities.

• Direct and lead hourly workforce to achieve production goals and enforce performance standards.

• Manage staffing requirements including scheduling, reassignments, and overtime needs.

• Review daily operational reports and communicate issues to leadership to prevent delays.

• Perform payroll and production system functions accurately and timely.

• Participate in continuous improvement and yield optimization initiatives.

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

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Supervisory experience leading production teams required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.

• 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

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.

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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.