Senior Production Technician-Pre Assembly-2nd Shift

Job Summary

Trystar is seeking a Senior Production Technician to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this role involves training and guiding production teams, utilizing Epicor MRP for efficient resource planning, and implementing lean and 6σ principles to enhance safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Senior Production Technician is responsible for overseeing production, utilizing Epicor MRP for scheduling, ensuring quality control, coordinating equipment maintenance, enforcing safety protocols, and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead production team members to meet/exceed customer expectations and achieve strategic growth plans.
• Utilize Epicor MRP to plan and schedule production activities, optimizing resource utilization and timely delivery of products.
• Train to a comprehensive production schedule based on customer orders, sales forecasts, and material availability, ensuring on-time delivery of fabricated components.
• Monitor and train to the assembly/fabrication process to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure proper upkeep and functioning of equipment, minimizing downtime and delays.
• Enforce safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment for fabrication personnel.
• Generate regular production reports and performance metrics to assess productivity, track KPIs, and identify areas for improvement.
• Create a culture of accountability and empowerment in the production environment.
• Facilitate and support the identification, selection, and prioritization of process improvement projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical assembly, and/or fabrication.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred).
• Understanding of safety protocols and the ability to enforce safety standards.
• Ability to work department shift hours and relevant overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in using MRP systems for production planning, material management, and resource allocation.
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes, equipment, and material requirements.
• 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.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimize production schedules and address challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration among different departments and team members.
• Ability to develop Team Leads & front-line employees to grow their skills and achieve desired metrics.
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.
• Familiarity with project management tools to track production progress, team tasks, and deadlines, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the fabrication department.
• Knowledge of data analysis and visualization tools to create insightful reports and dashboards for monitoring production performance, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions to improve fabrication processes.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays

Company Values

• Safety – Everyone leaves Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.