Weld Team Lead — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd in Brookings, SD seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to support training, quality control, and continuous improvement across the value stream. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to ISO-9000 procedures while maintaining 5S standards and efficient changeovers.

Ideal candidates will bring a High school diploma or GED, 2+ years in manufacturing, and proven ability to lead teams, read blueprints, and manage shop floor paperwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, work instructions and standards.
• Ability to communicate verbally with co-workers in a productive manner.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve overall Company objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department training plan, progress, and cross training efforts to increase flexibility and ensure 100% coverage.
• Ensure Quality checks and paperwork is complete before product leaves department.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Assist with 5S improvements, Visual Factory Improvements, and Changeover/Setup Reductions.
• Ensures employees maintain a clean working environment to include open aisles and good housekeeping as needed.
• Maintain Continuous Improvement mindset within the production teams.
• Highlight critical issues of value stream to the Operations management team and champion to resolution.
• Communicates daily all relevant information to Value Steam Leaders.
• Informs maintenance of any work orders through MMS and coordinates maintenance activities.
• Ensures safe and timely production of scheduled deliverables by effectively utilizing people, equipment, and material.
• Assists with the creation and update of standard work instructions.
• Acts as a certified First Responder when trained and applies ISO-9000 procedures.

Skills

Shop math

Hand tools

Power tools

Fan knowledge

Blueprint reading

KPI goals

Core values

Time management

Attendance

Accountability

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift training

Pallet jack training

Bridge crane training

Job description

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd in Brookings, SD seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to support training, quality control, and continuous improvement across the value stream. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to ISO-9000 procedures while maintaining 5S standards and efficient changeovers.

Ideal candidates will bring a High school diploma or GED, 2+ years in manufacturing, and proven ability to lead teams, read blueprints, and manage shop floor paperwork.