Job Description

Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is seeking a temporary Production Foreman for our facility located in Chicago, IL. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for directing and controlling multiple production operations and will support various departments as needed. The primary function of the position is to supervise the production of quality products through optimizing the use of team members. This is a non-bargaining unit position and is on the first shift. This position is a six month position, with the option to extend if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the workforce in a manner that promotes safety and health
• Produces high quality products through maximizing the use of all resources
• Ensures attainment of planned production goals
• Ensures all ISO quality standards and process procedures are maintained
• Control scrap generated during production
• Ensures adherence/execution of labor agreement in decision making
• Involves the work force in developing improvements
• Achieves cost improvement goals through optimizing labor productivity and expense control
• Maintains and continuously improves areas, which impact on Team Member safety
• Administers a progressive discipline program for Team Members in accordance with Company policy
• Ensures that proper training is given to all employees
• Employs a team building technique while managing the business
• Ensures that employees are aware of their performance levels through regular communications
• Quickly adapts self and team to changes brought about by modernization
• Develops back up personnel for all key positions
• Ensures inventory transactions are correctly done on time and satisfy Company objectives
• Makes sure inventory variances are properly adjusted
• Ensures all paperwork is accurate and turned in daily
• Responsible for special projects, other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4-year degree in a related field preferred. Exceptions may be made for individuals with process knowledge and workforce management background; High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility, with proven leadership skills
• Possesses good communications skills, verbal and written
• Able to apply various numerical analytical problem-solving methods
• Computer experience required
• Must exhibit enthusiasm, maintain a positive attitude and a professional image
• Must be able to interface with computers and efficient at problem solving
• Ability to pass hair follicle drug/physical/background check
• Regular, full-time, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role
• Lead and promote health and safety work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to walk or stand at least 80% of shift.\

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.