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.

Zekelman is seeking a dynamic Leadership & Execution Specialist for our Pipe & Tube division. This role is fully remote and will report directly to the Director of Operational Improvement & Sustainability.

Job Summary:

The Leadership & Execution Specialist is responsible for driving operational excellence across our manufacturing facilities, focusing on building leadership capability and ensuring consistent execution of operational standards company wide. This role will partner directly with plant managers, department leaders, and front-line supervisors to develop and implement effective operating disciplines, coach leader standards, and ensure that improvements are sustained.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with plant managers, supervisors, and leadership teams to establish and sustain core leadership behaviors; 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- ensuring behaviors and practices remain embedded.
• Conduct spot checks on implemented initiatives to monitor progress, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a resource for plant leadership to navigate new challenges and sustain performance improvements.
• Partner with the Operations leadership team to share best practices across Zekelman facilities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent work experience which includes 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or operations will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated success leading operations teams in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to coach and develop leaders at multiple levels, from front-line supervisors to plant managers.
• Strong understanding of leader standard work, Gemba walks, proactive planning, and performance management practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, clearly convey expectations, provide feedback, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Guide leaders in developing, interpreting, and leveraging key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance, measure results, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other basic business tools; able to build and interpret reports, analyze data, and support decision-making.
• Ability to travel moderately (approximately 50%) to Zekelman facilities across North America.

Compensation for this role is $71,000 - $124,000.

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.

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.