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 Leadership & Execution Specialist at Zekelman Industries (Pipe & Tube division), this role plays a key role in driving operational excellence across manufacturing facilities by strengthening leadership capability and ensuring consistent execution of operational standards. This position requires strong coaching, relationship-building, and strategic thinking skills, and offers the opportunity to directly impact performance improvement, leadership development, and operational consistency across the organization.
This role collaborates closely with plant managers, department leaders, front-line supervisors, and the Operations leadership team, ensuring that leadership behaviors, operating disciplines, and continuous improvement initiatives are effectively implemented and sustained. This is a fully remote role.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys developing leaders, and is passionate about driving sustainable operational improvements through disciplined execution.
This is a remote position that requires up to 50% travel to various company facilities.
What You’ll Do
Partner with plant managers and leadership teams to establish and sustain core leadership behaviors, including Gemba walks, effective pass-downs, proactive planning, and daily management routines.
Coach leaders at all levels to strengthen people-process disciplines and reinforce consistent execution practices.
Support post-engagement sustainability through regular remote check-ins with site leadership teams to ensure practices remain embedded.
Conduct spot checks on implemented initiatives to monitor progress, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
Serve as a resource to plant leadership in navigating challenges and sustaining performance improvements.
Partner with Operations leadership to share best practices across facilities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Who You Are
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or operations, preferably in a fast-paced industrial environment
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Technical Skills – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business tools; ability to analyze data, interpret reports, and support KPI-driven decision-making
Operational Expertise – Strong understanding of leader standard work, Gemba walks, proactive planning, and performance management practices
Leadership & Coaching – Proven ability to develop and influence leaders at all levels, from front-line supervisors to plant managers
Communication Skills – Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships and provide clear, actionable feedback
Additional Qualifications – Ability to travel approximately 50% to facilities across North America
What You’ll Get
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, there is 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
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:
$71,000—$124,000 USD
Additional compensation may include:
✔ Performance-based yearly merit increase
✔ Profit-sharing bonus opportunities
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.
