Production Team Lead - Lean Ops & Value-Stream

Twin-City-Fan-Companies-Ltd; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan is seeking a production supervisor in Brookings, SD to lead a team of operators and ensure the production department delivers on its targets. You will drive continuous improvement, manage standard work, and train staff to follow detailed procedures in a dynamic plant environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Forklift and crane training certifications will be provided by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 requirements.
• 2–5 years leading or supervising others.
• Proven ability to lead, direct work, and delegate as needed.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous record-keeping and strong organizational skills.
• Confidentiality of employee information; ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to a team of operators to meet production department deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in the value stream.
• Manage and participate in Gemba activities.
• Create and update standard work (work instructions) with support departments.
• Train operators and ensure adherence to detailed WIs, processes, and procedures.
• Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate work; handle performance issues and discipline as needed.
• Coordinate with supervisors to maintain production schedule and commitments.
• Collaborate with quality, engineering, and maintenance to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Take corrective action on deviations and analyze value stream issues.
• Communicate priorities and issues to operations leadership; highlight critical issues.
• Ensure orders are delivered on time with internal customers and suppliers.
• Oversee scheduling, production, and inspection per value stream.
• Complete daily metric trackers, scrap and training records, and production reporting.
• Study production schedules and estimate labor requirements; adjust procedures to meet schedules.
• Uphold 5S and maintain a clean, safe work environment; ensure safety compliance.
• Lead daily pre-shift huddles and manage employee-related issues.
• Ensure teamwork and improve morale and motivation through implementation.
• Complete annual performance reviews for operators in area of responsibility.
• Comply with TCF Quality System policies and regulatory requirements.
• Act in line with TCF Core Values; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership of teams

Communication (verbal & written)

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift Certificate

Bridge Crane Training

Fall Protection Training

Job description

Twin City Fan is seeking a production supervisor in Brookings, SD to lead a team of operators and ensure the production department delivers on its targets. You will drive continuous improvement, manage standard work, and train staff to follow detailed procedures in a dynamic plant environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Forklift and crane training certifications will be provided by the company.