1st Shift Team Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Twin City Fan & Blower Co.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower Co. in Brookings, SD seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure quality checks, and drive continuous improvement on the plant floor.

You will lead training activities, enforce safety, support standard work, and champion 5S and Lean initiatives while coordinating with Value Stream Leaders to meet KPI goals and enhance teamwork and accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents (policies, procedures, work instructions).
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve company objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department training plan, progress, and cross training efforts to increase flexibility and ensure 100% coverage.
• Ensure Quality checks and paperwork is complete before product leaves department.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Assist with 5S improvements, Visual Factory Improvements, and Changeover/Setup Reductions.
• Ensure employees maintain a clean working environment and good housekeeping.
• Maintain Continuous Improvement mindset within the production teams.
• Highlight critical issues of value stream to the Operations management team and champion to resolution.
• Communicate daily all relevant information to Value Stream Leaders.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with department requirements and schedules.
• Ensure safe and timely production of scheduled deliverables by utilizing people, equipment, and material.
• Assist the Value Stream Leader with employee activities, including evaluation and discipline; corrective action responses.
• Identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions; root-cause analysis.
• Assist employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Participate in Gemba and prepare LDMS board as needed.
• Assist with creation and update of standard work instructions.
• Work in the department as needed, up to 80% time, to maintain flow of work.
• Act as a certified First Responder when trained.
• Apply ISO-9000 system procedures and ensure compliance.
• Model engagement and morale; live by core values.

Skills

Shop math

Hand tools

Power tools

Fan knowledge

Reading blueprints

Tape measure reading

Communication

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Twin City Fan & Blower Co. in Brookings, SD seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensure quality checks, and drive continuous improvement on the plant floor.

You will lead training activities, enforce safety, support standard work, and champion 5S and Lean initiatives while coordinating with Value Stream Leaders to meet KPI goals and enhance teamwork and accountability.