Production Supervisor-Fabrication (Day Shift)

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Brookings Township (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan is seeking a production supervisor in Brookings, SD to lead a team of operators and drive performance in the manufacturing value stream.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on 5S, safety, and continuous improvement across the production schedule and line operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years leading or supervising a team.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Ability to read policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Meticulous record-keeping and organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of operators to meet production goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in the value stream.
• Plan and direct work, appraise performance.
• Maintain 5S and a safe working environment.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, and maintenance to resolve issues.
• Prepare daily production reports and performance reviews.
• Manage scheduling and on-time delivery with internal customers.
• Provide daily pre-shift huddles and address employee concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: PRODU005501

• Posted : October 16, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Brookings
Brookings, SD 57006, USA

Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The position will be responsible for providing leadership to a team of operators to ensure the deliverables of a production department are met.

• D rive continuous improvement in the value stream.
• Manage and deliver and actively participate in Gemba
• Partner with support departments to update and create standard work (Work Instructions) when necessary.
• Train operators and ensure they follow detailed WIs, processes, and procedures to correctly produce products from the value stream.
• Responsible for planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in a positive and constructive manner.
• Confers with other supervisors to ensure the production schedule and commitments are maintained.
• Partner with the quality, engineering, and maintenance departments to ensure problems with quality, processes, equipment, or materials are resolved correctly in a timely manner.
• Take corrective action on deviations.
• Analyze key issues affecting the value stream and initiate action plans.
• Highlight critical issues in the value stream to operations leadership.
• Partner with internal customers and suppliers to ensure orders are delivered on time.
• Oversee the scheduling, production, and inspection required per the value stream.
• Complete Daily Metric Tracker, scrap records, training records and other documentation as required.
• Complete production reporting of work orders to ensure accuracy of component inventory.
• Studies production work schedules and estimates employee hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production/department schedules and goals.
• Uphold 5S requirements and maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.
• Ensure a safe place to work.
• Support communication by having daily pre-shift huddles.
• Daily management of employee issues and problem resolution.
• Ensure good teamwork among value stream employees.
• Improve morale and motivation through implementation.
• Complete annual performance reviews for operators in area of responsibility.
• Comply with the policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements of the TCF Quality System.
• Act, Live, and Behave by TCF Core Values
• Other duties as assigned.
• High school diploma or GED (required) Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Familiarity with ISO9001 requirements
• 2 - 5 years leading or supervising other,
• Proven ability to effectively lead and direct the work of others, and delegate as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, work instructions and standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous record-keeping capability.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information. This includes, but is not limited to: performance, illness, investigations and personal information.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and personnel with little to no supervision.
• High level of initiative and flexibility in adapting to changing needs of a dynamic work environment.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The following certifications and training, if required, will be provided by the company:

• Forklift Certificate
• Bridge Crane Training
• Fall Protection Training

To successfully perform the essential function of this position, employees must have the ability to:

• Occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously or as needed, stand; walk; use hands to finger, ability to reach with hands and arms above shoulder height; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in small spaces.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes or airborne particles and/or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Twin City Fan is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy work environment. Each and every employee must understand and continually work within the safety and health rules and policies. The use of good judgment and common sense is critical to workplace safety, and Twin City Fan expects every employee to work in a safe and conscientious manner.

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