Production Supervisor at Crysteel Manufacturing Inc in Lake Crystal, Minnesota

Job Description:

TBEI, Lake Crystal is seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Supervisor to mentor, oversee, and manage the day-to-day operations of our hoist welding, cylinder assembly, fabrication, and machine shop departments. The ideal candidate will ensure the efficient and timely production of high-quality products while maintaining safety, quality, and performance standards.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, train, and mentor production team to meet daily KPI targets following the SQDCP model (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People).


• Driving initiatives across operational departments, including procedures, continuous improvement initiatives, and equipment needs.

• Leading and helping team members to meet the production schedule to ensure customer needs are met


• Providing timely communication to employees, Manager and other areas as required (i.e., documentation, reports).


• Provide employee performance appraisals timely and hold employees accountable for performance and values


• Manage time and attendance for direct employees


• Securing building following shifts and opening building prior to production each day


• Solving problems with processes, employees, products and customers


• Measure and drive improvements in KPIs


• Be an active contributor to TBEI’s behavioral based safety (BBS) program and complete weekly departmental audits timely


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent experience.


• A continuous improvement mindset


• An understanding of lean principles and the ability to lead employees in the use of the lean tools.


• Lead with Safety as a priority, following safety and environmental guidelines and work procedures.


• Must be able to prioritize and work on multiple projects and meet delivery dates.


• Understand a Bill of Material structure and product flow.  Product knowledge is preferred.


• Willingness to learn and understand operations in assigned area of responsibility, which may include welding, CNC machine operation, installation and fabrication machinery.


• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six-Sigma and Kaizen planning are strongly preferred.


• Must have flexibility, creativity, teambuilding, leadership, decision making, and interpersonal skills to identify, analyze, and solve problems along with train and mentor employees.


• Excellent communication skills must be used to regularly communicate and/or discuss issues affecting production, equipment, personnel, safety and their resolutions as appropriate; communication ranges from individual development conversations up to public speaking for larger audiences.


• Ability to apply working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and effectively use through computer systems and software.

Physical Demands:

• Prompt and reliable attendance.  The weekly schedule is approximately 45 hours per week.  Additional and flexible hours may be required to meet customer needs.


• Ability to work on concrete in a variety of positions including but not limited to kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, turning, and occasionally climbing.  Ability to walk and stand on concrete for 90% of the shift.


• Ability to manually move product and materials up to 50 lbs. through occasional heavy physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and bending.  Using the overhead hoists requires ability to push and pull up to 100 lbs.


• Occasional travel may be required.  Valid driver’s license with good driving record is required.

About us:   

Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI) a Subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation, is a leading manufacturer of dump bodies and trailers, landscape bodies, platforms, hoists, and truck and trailer equipment and accessories. We are a publicly-owned corporation which highlights: 

• 1,000+ distributors and dealers, across North America


• 11 major brands


• Industry-leading technology, management team, and performance


• High quality products including military-spec dump bodies for the US Armed Forces

 

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

 

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at opportunities@tbei.com. All other applications must be submitted online.

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): Manufacturing Experience

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Associate Degree or better

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