Production Supervisor, Powder Coat, Split Shift
Terex · South Dakota
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $68k–$87k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Terex (industrial) in South Dakota.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, Root cause
- Base pay
- $68k–$87k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $76k–$101k. This one lists $68k–$87k.
Median of the low and high ends of 247 live postings that list pay, out of 916 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
South Dakota plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 881 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 12% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $75k–$100k, from 206 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 93%
- ✓ Lean 32%
- EHS / safety 21%
- ✓ 5S 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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requirements
to ensure productivity goals are maintained. Perform problem solving activities to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
- ✓Track team member morale and discuss potential opportunities with team.
- ✓Effectively communicate change to team members.
- ✓Work with team to complete rapid daily problem solving.
- ✓Attend improvement events and communicate results and action items with team.
- ✓Participate in interview and selection process of new team members.
- ✓Develop cross training plans for team members to learn all tasks within a manufacturing line.
- ✓Participate in and complete performance evaluations.
- ✓Coach and help team members understand KPI metrics and behaviors.
What you’ll bring
Required Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or equivalent required
- ✓Demonstrate excellent leadership skills; at least 2 years of Production Team Leader experience
- ✓Effectively communicate with all team members, both written and verbal
- ✓Organizational skills
- ✓Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency with MS Word and Excel
- ✓Maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information
- ✓Take initiative to recognize areas of opportunity and resolve with appropriate action
- ✓Identify problems, works towards root cause elimination utilizing appropriate problem-solving methods
- ✓Continuously search for new and better ways of doing things; challenges the status quo and sets stretch goals; works across boundaries to achieve common goals; strives to continuously improve oneself
Requirements
of the Job
- ✓Ability to stand/sit for a full 10-hour shift
- ✓Physical
Requirements
include the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds and/or awkward items
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Job Description
Join our Team: Production Supervisor
Watertown, SD
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursdays - 11am -9:00pm
Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Production Supervisor to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD.
At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.
What you’ll do
- •Perform daily safety audits to ensure team member safety. Complete problem-solving activities to eliminate safety hazards. Escalate immediate safety concerns and incidents to Safety team. Actively support 5S actions within the plant.
- •Document internal and external quality issues. Discuss internal quality issues with team and complete problem-solving activities to prevent recurring internal quality issues. Escalate external quality issues to Quality team with a sense of urgency.
- •Monitor pace of the line ensuring takt times are met. Escalate production stoppage and develop short term countermeasures. Review daily schedule and sequence to ensure daily goals will be achieved. Plan for team member absences to ensure production goals will be met.
- •Review daily staffing
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- +AS or BS degree in Engineering (Manufacturing), Industrial Management, Business, or comparable degrees; or equivalent experience
- +5 years of production leadership experience
- +Formal Lean Training and supervision experience a plus
Physical
Why Join Us
- •We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose .
- •Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
- •Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
- •We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
- •We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
- •Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
- •We offer competitive salaries, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.
- •For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link - Careers | Terex Corporate
This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operation