Fabrication Supervisor (2nd Shift) – Lean Leader

Trystar, LLC

Faribault (MN)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 98,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.