Fabrication Supervisor (2nd Shift) – Lean Leader

Trystar, LLC; Faribault (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Trystar, LLC in Faribault, MN, is hiring a Production Supervisor for the Fabrication department on 2nd shift. The role oversees daily operations, drives safety and quality, and ensures on-time delivery while managing costs and inventory.

You will lead a team of fabrication associates and leads, fostering accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in metal fabrication, experience with ERP/MRP, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising hourly production employees.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours and support overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of fabrication associates and team leads on 2nd shift, fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular communication and Tier Accountability meetings to align priorities, communicate expectations, and drive performance.
• Develop workforce capability through training and cross-training initiatives that improve flexibility, engagement, and succession readiness.
• Oversee daily fabrication operations to ensure production schedules, productivity goals, and customer delivery commitments are achieved.
• Monitor and drive performance against key metrics including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People.
• Manage production priorities, resolve operational bottlenecks, and coordinate resources to maintain schedule attainment.
• Provide leadership across fabrication processes including laser cutting, turret punching, press brake operations, welding, hardware insertion, grinding, and material handling.
• Promote and enforce safety policies through active floor presence, safety observations, audits, and timely corrective actions.
• Lead investigations into safety, quality, and production issues, utilizing root cause analysis to drive sustainable solutions.
• Identify, implement, and champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, eliminate waste, and improve operating performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervising hourly workers

ERP / MRP systems

MS Excel

MS Office

2nd shift availability

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Trystar, LLC in Faribault, MN, is hiring a Production Supervisor for the Fabrication department on 2nd shift. The role oversees daily operations, drives safety and quality, and ensures on-time delivery while managing costs and inventory.

You will lead a team of fabrication associates and leads, fostering accountability and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership in metal fabrication, experience with ERP/MRP, and proficiency in MS Office.