Location: Faribault, MN
Category: Warehouse / Light Industrial
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 05/11/2026
Position Summary
We are seeking a driven and experienced Assistant Supervisor to support our client’s fabrication manufacturing operations in Faribault. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily fabrication activities while leading a team of production associates. This is a hands-on, people focused, and improvement driven role ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a driven and experienced Assistant Supervisor to support our client’s fabrication manufacturing operations in Faribault. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily fabrication activities while leading a team of production associates. This is a hands-on, people focused, and improvement driven role ideal for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and support a team of fabrication associates to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
- Assign work based on skill level, workload, and production priorities
- Work closely with the Production Supervisor to develop weekly staffing schedules and authorize overtime as needed.
- Oversee daily fabrication operations to ensure products meet engineering, quality, environmental, and safety standards
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma concepts and ensure fabrication areas are compliant with 55 standards and best practices
- Accurately track production data, labor utilization, and progress using EPICOR
- Maintain daily production records, machine usage, downtime tracking, and assist with preparing reports related to production efficiency, labor, and material usage
- Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate with Maintenance for repairs
- Manage internal inventory of materials, tools, and equipment within the fabrication area
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures including PPE requirements to perform the job safely; this includes but is not limited to, Eye, Hand, Feet, and Hearing protection.
Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing with proven experience coaching, training, developing employees is highly preferred
- Ability to safely lift weights up to 50 pounds
- Strong understanding of shop safety practices and production workflows
- Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP/ERP systems (EPICORE preferred)
- Ability to collaborate cross functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Employment Type & Compensation
- This is a Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire position
- Pay rate $30.00 per hour
- Application Window: Open until filled
Work Schedule
- Weekends | Friday – Sunday | 5:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Paid for 40 hours
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Bereavement Leave
- Retirement, 401(k)
- Personal Advancement
Employer Information
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.
This position is being recruited by NCW on behalf of a client company. All hiring decisions will be made by the employer. NCW partners with organizations nationwide to connect top talent with opportunities across construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering industries.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status in accordance with applicable laws.