Assistant Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Distro
Trystar · Faribault, MN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Assistant Supervisor - Cable position plays a critical role in achieving Trystar's strategic objectives. This role oversees and coordinates the activities of a team in a manufacturing environment, leading them to execute production, improve and implement effective manufacturing processes, and drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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 area Supervisor in determining weekly schedules employees, including 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.
- 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 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.
- Maintain accurate records of daily production and machine usage. Assist in preparing reports for leadership, including production efficiency, material usage and labor utilization.
- Support with mentoring hourly associates in work area and facilitating problem solving.
Requirements
- Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma, 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, Manufacturing/Production experience in fast-paced, continuous improvement changing environment.
- PREFERRED Qualifications: 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- PTO Sick Time
- Employee Appreciation Time
- Paid Holidays