Assistant Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Trystar Inc•Faribault, MN

8d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Trystar is seeking a motivated and driven Assistant Supervisor - Fabrication for its Faribault, MN facility. This role is crucial for achieving strategic objectives and becoming the world's foremost custom solution provider. The Assistant Supervisor will oversee and coordinate the activities of a manufacturing team, leading production associates to execute production, improve manufacturing processes, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement using Lean & Six Sigma concepts. The goal is to achieve key performance metrics and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma
2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Manufacturing/Production experience in a fast-paced, continuous improvement changing environment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred)
Excellent people skills with a proven ability in supervising, coaching, and training employees.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.
A passion for Trystar, its culture, and a commitment to deliver on growth and performance metrics
Bi-lingual English / Spanish language capability a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the fabrication team, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently to meet production targets and quality standards.
Partner with the area Supervisor in determining weekly schedules and authorizing overtime based on business needs.
Arrange and control daily team activities to ensure smooth workflow, quality production, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery.
Assign tasks and projects to team members based on their skills, expertise, and workload capacity, ensuring a balanced distribution of responsibilities.
Monitor the cable process to ensure components and assemblies meet required quality, environmental, and safety regulations and standards.
Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
Maintain accurate records of production data in Epicor, work progress, and any issues or challenges encountered during fabrication operations.
Identify training needs and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in fabrication techniques and equipment operation.
Lead and motivate individual and team development in the Fabrication department.
Drive positive recognition in the work area.
Oversee the preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and tools.
Coordinate with the maintenance team for repair and preventive maintenance activities.
Track machine downtime and address equipment malfunctions.
Enforce safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment.
Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure team members are equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
Continuously evaluate fabrication processes and procedures, seeking opportunities for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented, and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements.
Be a change agent within the department driving continuous improvement & waste elimination.
Maintain accurate records of daily production and machine usage.
Assist in preparing reports for leadership, including production efficiency, material usage, and labor utilization.
Be responsible for internal inventory management of materials, tools, and equipment.
Help the Supervisor to conduct safety audits and implementation of training programs.
Support with mentoring hourly associates in the work area and facilitating problem-solving.