Materials Team Lead – Lean & Continuous Improvement (Days)

Twin City Fan & Blower; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan & Blower in Brookings, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to help lead daily manufacturing activities and ensure 100% coverage through training and cross-training while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will participate in lean initiatives, support 5S and Changeover reductions, and coordinate with maintenance and value stream leaders to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Effective verbal communication with coworkers.
• Team-oriented and able to collaborate to achieve company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department training plan, progress, and cross training to increase flexibility and 100% coverage.
• Ensure quality checks and paperwork are complete before product leaves the department.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Assist with 5S improvements, visual factory improvements, and changeover/setup reductions.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment; keep aisles clear and housekeeping up to date.
• Support continuous improvement mindset within production teams.
• Communicate daily with Value Stream Leaders and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with relevant departments and schedules.
• Ensure safe and timely production of scheduled deliverables using people, equipment, and material.
• Assist with employee activities including evaluations, discipline, and root cause problem solving.
• Identify unsafe acts or conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with diagnosing machinery malfunctions.
• Participate in Gemba walks and update LDMS board as needed.
• Contribute to creating and updating standard work instructions.
• Work in department up to 80% time to maintain workflow.
• Serve as a certified First Responder when trained.
• Apply ISO-9000 procedures and ensure compliance.
• Model engagement and morale within the team.
• Live by Twin City Fan Core Values.

Skills

Read blueprints

Lead and direct others

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Shop math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack training

Forklift training

Job description

Twin City Fan & Blower in Brookings, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to help lead daily manufacturing activities and ensure 100% coverage through training and cross-training while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You will participate in lean initiatives, support 5S and Changeover reductions, and coordinate with maintenance and value stream leaders to meet production goals.