Assistant Supervisor

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. Our cutting-edge headquarters in Faribault, MN is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid, with additional facilities across the country.

About the role

As Assistant Supervisor – Fabrication, you will play a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives and becoming the world’s foremost custom solution provider. Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, you will oversee and coordinate the activities of a fabrication team in a manufacturing environment, driving a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while meeting key performance metrics and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the fabrication team to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Partner with the area Supervisor to determine weekly schedules, 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.
• Monitor the cable process to ensure components and assemblies meet required quality, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of production data in Epicor, work progress, and any issues encountered during fabrication operations.
• Identify training needs and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills in fabrication techniques and equipment operation.
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and tools, coordinating with the maintenance team for repairs.
• Track machine downtime and address equipment malfunctions.
• Enforce safety protocols and best practices, conduct regular safety meetings, and ensure team members use necessary PPE.
• Continuously evaluate fabrication processes and procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring standardized work, process adjustments, and compliance with safety and 5S requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of daily production and machine usage, and assist in preparing reports for leadership.
• Manage internal inventory of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Support the Supervisor with safety audits, training programs, mentoring hourly associates, and facilitating problem-solving.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• 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 and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth work environment.
• A passion for Trystar’s culture and a commitment to deliver on growth and performance metrics.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish 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.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday - Thursday, 5:00am - 3:30pm.