Production Supervisor, Assembly/Resource Team, Watertown

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Utilities in Watertown, SD seeks a Production Supervisor – Assembly to lead daily production activities and champion safety, quality, and efficiency on the line. You will drive problem solving, plan staffing, and coordinate cross‑training and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a minimum two years of production team leadership, strong communication, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel. On‑site work with a culture of safety and collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of production team leadership experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety audits and promote safe working practices.
• Address quality and process issues with structured problem solving.
• Monitor line pace to meet takt times and adjust staffing as needed.
• Coordinate 5S activities and improve visual management in the plant.
• Participate in interviews, training, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety audits

Problem solving

5S

KPI & performance metrics

Continuous improvement mindset

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Word & Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Join our Team: Production Supervisor - Assembly Watertown, SD

Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Production Supervisor to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD.

At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive.

We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform daily safety audits to ensure team member safety.
• Complete problem‑solving activities to eliminate safety hazards.
• Escalate immediate safety concerns and incidents to the Safety team.
• Actively support 5S actions within the plant.
• Document internal and external quality issues.
• Discuss internal quality issues with the team and complete problem‑solving activities to prevent recurring issues.
• Escalate external quality issues to the Quality team with urgency.
• Monitor pace of the line ensuring takt times are met.
• Escalate production stoppage and develop short‑term countermeasures.
• Review daily schedule and sequence to ensure daily goals will be achieved.
• Plan for team member absences to ensure production goals are met.
• Review daily staffing requirements to ensure productivity goals are maintained.
• Perform problem‑solving activities to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Track team member morale and discuss potential opportunities with the team.
• Effectively communicate changes to team members.
• Work with the team to complete rapid daily problem solving.
• Attend improvement events and communicate results and action items with the team.
• Participate in interview and selection processes for new team members.
• Develop cross‑training plans for team members to learn all tasks within a manufacturing line.
• Participate in and complete performance evaluations.
• Coach and help team members understand KPI metrics and expected behaviors.

Area Ownership & Leadership Responsibilities

• Hydraulic Hose Production Ownership: Lead and support all production teams responsible for generating hydraulic hoses required for manufacturing and our aftermarket replacement parts demand. Ensure output meets established safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) expectations. Maintain flow, staffing, productivity, and readiness for daily and weekly demand.
• Shared Services Subassembly: Oversee the shared services subassembly area that provides subassemblies supporting multiple product lines and our aftermarket replacement parts demand. Align workflow, capacity planning, and staffing to maintain efficient support for downstream operations.
• Resource Team: The Resource Team is a cross‑trained group whose mission is to support production continuity and improvement. In this role, you will provide day‑to‑day direction and coordination for the Resource Team, who maintain a separate reporting structure but serve as a flexible labor and improvement resource for production. Deploy Resource Team members to backfill for absences, ensuring flow and schedule attainment. Utilize the Resource Team to support daily continuous improvement activities, including waste elimination, problem solving, and standard work refinement. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering (ME), Quality Assurance (QA), and Production teams to support larger‑scale improvement initiatives. Leverage this experienced and cross‑trained team to drive performance improvements tied to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost key metrics across production. Support efforts to improve material flow, reduce bottlenecks, enhance visual management, and strengthen team capability.

What you’ll bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills; minimum 2 years of Production Team Leader experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information.
• Initiative to recognize improvement opportunities and drive appropriate action.
• Ability to identify problems and work toward root cause elimination using structured problem‑solving methods.
• Continuous improvement mindset; challenges the status quo and pursues stretch goals; collaborates cross‑functionally; strives for personal development.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 5 years of production leadership experience.
• Formal Lean training and supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements of the Job

• Ability to stand/sit for a full 10-hour shift.
• Physical Requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and/or awkward items.

Salary

The compensation range for this position is $65k - $78k annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Why join us

We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.

Check out this video!

The Terex purpose Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.

Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.

We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.

We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward‑looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.

For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link!

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction.

Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry.

Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide.

Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.

We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.

Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.

Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.

To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated.

We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [e-mail].

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.