Assistant Supervisor

Doherty | The Employment Experts; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in Faribault, MN, is seeking an experienced Assistant Supervisor to lead fabrication or assembly departments. This role focuses on supporting production leadership to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing. Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Competitive pay between $30-$35/hr and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment (e.g., press brakes, punch presses, MIG/TIG welding).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of production associates to achieve production goals.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily team activities for smooth workflow.
• Monitor fabrication processes, conduct quality checks, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Quality control

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Doherty | The Employment Experts provided pay range

This range is provided by Doherty | The Employment Experts. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr

Employment Expert | Professional Recruiter

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Supervisor to lead our fabrication or assembly departments. This is a new role designed to support production leadership, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality manufacturing while enabling team leads to focus on training and expertise development. Opportunities available on the 1st and 2nd shifts, paying between $30-$35/hr. Interested?

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of production associates to achieve production goals and maintain quality standards.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate daily team activities to ensure smooth workflow and timely delivery.
• Monitor fabrication processes, conduct quality checks, and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain accurate production and inventory records in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support preventive maintenance and coordinate with the maintenance team for equipment repairs.
• Enforce safety protocols and participate in safety audits and training.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, standardize processes, and support a culture of efficiency and waste reduction.

Qualifications – Must Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment (e.g., press brakes, punch presses, MIG/TIG welding).
• Strong people skills with the ability to coach, train, and motivate employees.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and ERP/MRP systems (Epicor preferred).

This is a growing manufacturing team, helping to shape processes, mentor team members, and contribute to operational excellence in a supportive and dynamic environment. For questions regarding the Assistant Supervisor role, please call/text Leslie at 952-818-3275 or email [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Product Management, and Manufacturing

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401(k)

Vision insurance

Medical insurance

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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