Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift Cable

Trystar Inc•Faribault, MN

8d•$70,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services, supporting electrical infrastructure. The company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and guide production teams to meet customer expectations and achieve growth plans, while adhering to company values. This role involves executing production, improving manufacturing processes, utilizing lean and 6 Sigma concepts to foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and achieving key performance metrics. The position reports directly to the Value Stream Manager.

Requirements

Two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred)
Ability to work department shift hours and relevant overtime with the team

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical assembly, and/or fabrication
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
Demonstrated and effective leadership style, with a positive and proactive approach to supervision with a proven ability to build high performing teams
Excellent people skills with a proven ability in supervising, coaching, and training employees
Ability to develop Team Leads & front-line employees to grow their skills and achieve desired metrics
Strong mechanical aptitude
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
Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

Operating a safe working environment for all employees, including leading by example, on-the-spot rectification of safety hazards, and timely incident reporting.
Creating a culture of accountability and empowerment in the production environment.
Guiding Team Leads and teams to ensure effective cross-training for the production workforce, including backups from other areas, to assure a continuously operating and smooth-running department.
Recognizing employees for results & behaviors that support company values & principles that lead to customer satisfaction.
Carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, partnering with HR on rewarding/disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Being accountable to the Value Stream Manager for the department shift's performance around metrics covering Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People.
Acting as a change agent within the department, driving continuous improvement and elimination of waste.
Developing knowledge of products, processes, equipment, and quality standards to develop/update standard work procedures and cross-train department production employees.
Instilling and maintaining a positive can-do team atmosphere within the department; holding regular team meetings, assigning team members tasks, and coordinating support services needed outside the team.
Utilizing Tier Accountability Meetings and Team Improvement Boards to ensure results.
Escalating major issues and opportunities to Value Stream Managers with proposed solutions and participating in the execution of follow-on actions.
Managing all aspects of the department shift, including developing, coaching & mentoring Team Leads & associates, ensuring team input is used to thoroughly evaluate decisions, and implementing them rapidly.
Performing employment decisions related to associates, and performance assessment of all direct reports, Team Leads, and associates.
Ensuring compliance and accuracy for values and proper usage of the ERP / MRP system.
Facilitating and supporting the identification, selection, and prioritization of process improvement projects.