Lead Welder & Lean Improvement Champion

Twin-City-Fan-Companies-Ltd; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan in Brookings, SD seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure quality checks, and drive Lean initiatives. You will coordinate with maintenance and value stream leaders to meet delivery goals while promoting a safe, productive work environment.

Responsibilities include training, 5S & Visual Factory improvements, and supporting Changeover/Setup reductions. Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, work instructions and standards.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers in a productive manner.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to 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.
• Maintain Continuous Improvement mindset within the production teams.
• Highlight critical issues of value stream to the Operations management team and champion to resolution.
• Communicates daily all relevant information to Value Stream Leaders.
• Informs maintenance of any work orders through MMS and coordinates maintenance activities with department requirements and schedules.
• Ensure the safe and timely production of scheduled deliverables by effectively utilizing people, equipment, and material.
• Assist the Value Stream Leader with employee activities, including evaluation and discipline; Corrective Action Request responses and root cause analysis; collecting Daily Metrics and annual evaluations.
• Identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions within the department and plant.
• Assist employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Participate in Gemba and prepare LDMS boards as needed.
• Assist with the 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 procedures and ensure compliance.
• Be a role model for team engagement and morale; live by TC F Core Values.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reading blueprints

Shop math

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack training

Job description

Twin City Fan in Brookings, SD seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure quality checks, and drive Lean initiatives. You will coordinate with maintenance and value stream leaders to meet delivery goals while promoting a safe, productive work environment.

Responsibilities include training, 5S & Visual Factory improvements, and supporting Changeover/Setup reductions. Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration are essential for success in this role.