Assistant Supervisor

Trystar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Sick Time

Employee Appreciation Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Trystar in Houston is seeking an Assistant Materials Supervisor to lead the fabrication team, coordinate daily activities, and ensure on-time production while upholding quality standards.

You will monitor processes, maintain Epicor production data, mentor hourly staff, manage inventory, and drive improvements in safety and efficiency within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the fabrication team to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure workflow, quality production, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor the cable process for quality, environmental, and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate Epicor production data, work progress, and issues.
• Identify training needs and coach team members in fabrication techniques and equipment operation.
• Oversee preventive maintenance schedules and coordinate with maintenance team.
• Enforce safety protocols and PPE usage in the workspace.
• Drive continuous improvement and 5S compliance in the fabrication area.
• Maintain records of daily production and machine usage; assist in leadership reports.
• Manage internal inventory of materials, tools, and equipment; mentor hourly associates.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Quality control

Inventory management

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Materials Supervisor

Job Description

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords; they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; and Murfreesboro, TN.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave 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.

In this role you will get to:

• Team Leadership: 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.
• Workforce Coordination: 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.
• Quality Control: Monitor the cable process to ensure components and assemblies meet required quality, environmental, and safety regulations and standards. Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• ERP Tracking and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production data in Epicor, work progress, and any issues or challenges encountered during fabrication operations.
• Training and Development: 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.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the preventive maintenance schedules for machinery and tools. Coordinate with the maintenance team for repair and preventive maintenance activities. Tracking machine downtime and address equipment malfunctions.
• Safety Compliance: 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).
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate fabrication processes and procedures, seeking opportunities for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements. Be a change agent within the department driving continuous improvement & waste elimination.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of daily production and machine usage. Assist in preparing reports for leadership, including production efficiency, material usage and labor utilization.
• Inventory Management: This role will be responsible for internal inventory management of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Help the Supervisor to conduct safety audits and implementation of training programs.
• Support with mentoring hourly associate in work area and facilitating problem solving.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

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

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

Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.