Welding Team Lead – 1st Shift, Lean & Quality Focus

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Brookings, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement within the value stream.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety compliance, and collaboration with maintenance and leadership teams to sustain production flow and meet delivery targets. The candidate should be capable of coaching teams and implementing standardized work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Verbal communication with co-workers in a productive manner.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Team-oriented with the objective of achieving company goals.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with department training plans and cross-training.
• Ensure quality checks and paperwork are complete before shipping.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Assist with 5S, visual factory improvements, and changeover reductions.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and good housekeeping.
• Communicate daily with Value Stream Leaders.
• Coordinate with maintenance on work orders and schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Read blueprints

Shop math

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years in manufacturing environment

Job description

Twin City Fan Companies, Ltd. in Brookings, SD is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing activities, ensure quality, and drive continuous improvement within the value stream.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety compliance, and collaboration with maintenance and leadership teams to sustain production flow and meet delivery targets. The candidate should be capable of coaching teams and implementing standardized work.