Senior Production Leader - MRP & Lean Manufacturing

Trystar; Faribault, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Appreciation Time

Job summary

Trystar in Faribault, MN seeks a Senior Production Technician to lead the production team, implement lean practices, and optimize Epicor MRP for efficient fabrication. You will guide daily operations, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement with a strong focus on quality and delivery.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor. The ideal candidate brings leadership in manufacturing, an engineering background, and proficiency with ERP systems, ready to enhance our high-velocity

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical assembly, and/or fabrication.
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred).
• Understanding of safety protocols and the ability to enforce safety standards.
• Ability to work department shift hours and relevant overtime.

Responsibilities

• Production Oversight: Train and lead the production team members to achieve targets and quality objectives.
• Epicor MRP Utilization: Plan and schedule production activities for optimized resource use.
• Production Schedule: Develop a schedule based on orders, forecasts, and material availability.
• Quality Control: Ensure compliance with engineering specs and quality standards.
• Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate upkeep to minimize downtime.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe environment.
• Process Improvement: Seek efficiency/content improvements and create work instructions.
• Reporting: Generate production reports and KPI metrics.
• Team development: Coach and mentor team members and support cross-training.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical assembly

Epicor ERP

Safety protocols

Overtime

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Epicor ERP

Job description

Trystar in Faribault, MN seeks a Senior Production Technician to lead the production team, implement lean practices, and optimize Epicor MRP for efficient fabrication. You will guide daily operations, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement with a strong focus on quality and delivery.

This role reports to the Production Supervisor. The ideal candidate brings leadership in manufacturing, an engineering background, and proficiency with ERP systems, ready to enhance our high-velocity