Fabrication Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services at the heart of supporting our electrical infrastructure. Our team members focus on producing the highest quality products in the industry and providing industry-leading service. Based in our state-of-the-art headquarters in Faribault, MN , safety and integrity are our guiding principles, and we work together to achieve excellence for our customers every day.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Fabrication Team Leader who will lead and guide our teams to meet/exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans while following our values & guiding principles.   

In this role you will get to lead a team of production associates to execute production, improve and implement effective manufacturing processes, utilize concepts of lean & 6 sigma to drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while working to achieve key performance metrics and meeting/exceeding customer expectations. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team.  We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

• Lead and motivate individual and team development in the Fabrication department.
• Arrange and control daily team activities to ensure smooth workflow, quality production, inventory 

accuracy, and timely delivery. 

• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements. 
• Partner with area Supervisor in determining weekly schedules employees, including authorizing overtime based on business needs.
• Provide input regarding team and individual performance. Provide feedback to supervisor and HR department in cases of progressive discipline.
• Drive positive recognition in work area. 
• Help Supervisor in tracking attendance and timecard accuracy of hourly associates.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety regulations and standards. 
• Assist with inventory, packaging, shipping/receiving, and general facility maintenance as needed.
• Projects, in partnership with Supervisor, staffing for daily and future production needs. 
• Be a change agent within the department driving continuous improvement & waste elimination
• Help Supervisor to conduct safety and training programs. 
• Support with mentoring hourly associates in work area and facilitating problem solving.

• High School Diploma 
• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing environment  
• Production line experience in fast-paced, continuous improvement changing environment. 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree preferred  
• One year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred)
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability in supervising, coaching, and training employees
• Strong understanding of inventory control, cycle counts, put away, and material transfers 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.  
• A passion for Trystar, its culture, and a commitment to deliver on growth and performance metrics
• Bi-lingual English / Spanish language capability a plus

• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays

Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.