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 Zekelman Industries (Wheatland Tube division), you will play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence by supervising daily production activities and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment, demonstrates strong leadership in developing front-line teams, and possesses a sharp focus on continuous improvement and operational safety.

Shift: Monday–Friday, Weekends as needed

Day Shift (~6 AM – 4 PM) or Off Shift (~5 PM – 3 AM)

Pay: $120,000 - $125,000 per year (plus Production Incentive)

What You’ll Do

• Ensures compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to maintain a safe work environment.

• Promotes safety awareness and continuous improvement through active observations, coaching, and team engagement.

• Drives plant quality objectives by verifying products meet customer and internal requirements through rigorous inspections.

• Troubleshoots operational and equipment issues to enhance quality, efficiency, and machine uptime.

• Facilitates training programs and develops front-line leaders using established curricula to support team growth.

• Directs the hourly workforce effectively to meet production goals while administering discipline when required.

• Manages daily staffing requirements, including reassignments, transfers, and overtime coverage.

• Reviews daily operational reports and communicates issues to management to prevent production delays.

• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives and yield improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes.

• Performs payroll and production system transactions accurately using computerized systems.

Who You Are

• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment, preferably with experience leading or managing employees in a manufacturing setting.

• Strong leadership and team collaboration skills with the ability to coordinate efforts across multiple departments.

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

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote health and safety work practices in compliance with regulatory agencies and company policies.

• Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR responder training.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, sit, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift, climb, bend, stoop, push, and pull as required by the role.

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

• Relocation Assistance ($10k - $15k)

Compensation & Benefits

Below is the expected base salary range for this position. This is a good-faith estimate, and offers will be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and interview performance.
Base Salary Range:
$120,000—$125,000 USD

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.