Production Manager - 2nd Shift at Trystar Inc

Faribault, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Leadership, Safety Management, Production Planning, Root Cause Analysis, Performance Metrics, Employee Engagement, Conflict Resolution, Workforce Planning, Coaching and Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Operational Excellence

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Production Manager -2nd Shift JOB DESCRIPTION: Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Production Manager – 2nd Shift based at our Faribault Plant. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager is responsible for leading all second shift manufacturing operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and productive execution of daily production activities. This role provides leadership to production supervisors and production teams while driving performance across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and employee engagement. The Operations Manager serves as a key operational leader, partnering cross-functionally with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Human Resources, and First Shift leadership to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives. We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of: * 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. In this role you will get to: * Lead all second shift manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule attainment. * Drive a safety-first culture by leading incident investigations, supporting risk mitigation efforts, coordinating emergency response activities, and ensuring compliance with company safety standards. * Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to achieve operational goals while maintaining staffing alignment and resource utilization. * Conduct regular Gemba walks throughout production areas to identify opportunities for improvement, address operational challenges, and ensure adherence to standard work. * Lead daily production meetings with supervisors to align priorities, resolve constraints, support production flow, and address staffing, maintenance, quality, and engineering concerns. * Develop, coach, and mentor Production Supervisors while driving accountability, leadership development, cross-training initiatives, and workforce capability growth. * Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations matters, performance management, corrective actions, investigations, and workforce engagement initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered. * Minimum of 5 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including direct supervision of supervisors and production teams. * Demonstrated experience leading operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. * Strong knowledge of safety programs, incident investigation processes, and root cause analysis methodologies. * Experience managing production schedules, workforce planning, staffing allocation, and performance metrics. * Proven ability to drive accountability and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development. * Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners including Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Human Resources. * Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills. * Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing reporting systems. * Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead all second shift manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and schedule attainment. Manage production supervisors and partner cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and operational goals.