Production Leader: Lean Ops & Team Coach

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Brookings, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of operators and ensure the production department delivers quality components on schedule. The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to standard work, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coordinate with quality, engineering, and maintenance, mentor staff, and uphold safety and 5S standards while driving performance and morale across the value stream.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience leading or supervising teams (2–5 years).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements and quality systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous record-keeping and ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a team of operators to meet production department deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in the value stream.
• Plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance and address issues.
• Train operators and ensure adherence to standard work and procedures.
• Maintain 5S and a safe, organized work area.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and maintenance to resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Team coordination

Quality awareness

Communication (verbal & written)

Organizational skills

Confidentiality handling

Multitasking

Problem solving

Safety compliance

ISO 9001 familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Outlook

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Brookings, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of operators and ensure the production department delivers quality components on schedule. The role emphasizes strong leadership, adherence to standard work, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

You will coordinate with quality, engineering, and maintenance, mentor staff, and uphold safety and 5S standards while driving performance and morale across the value stream.