Lead Production Operator — Lean & Safety Champion

EDCO Products, Inc.; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EDCO Products, Inc. in Hopkins, MN seeks an Operator Lead for the manufacturing floor. This full-time, first-shift role (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) focuses on coordinating daily production activities, mentoring operators, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will monitor schedules, support improvements, and ensure timely completion of products while fostering a positive, efficient work environment. This is a hands-on leadership position within a growing team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or coursework preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Prior leadership or team lead experience is preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment and safety practices.
• Ability to lead by example with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production activities and coordinate the production team on the assigned shift or area.
• Monitor production schedules, workflows, and resources to ensure timely completion of products.
• Lead and mentor team members; provide training and guidance on processes and expectations.
• Monitor product quality and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of production, downtime, scrap, and other metrics; report to leadership.
• Communicate shift hand-off details and collaborate with leads/supervisors to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with setup, changeovers, and operation of machinery as needed.
• Address issues on the floor and escalate as necessary.
• Uphold safety procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, Kaizen).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EDCO Products, Inc. in Hopkins, MN seeks an Operator Lead for the manufacturing floor. This full-time, first-shift role (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) focuses on coordinating daily production activities, mentoring operators, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will monitor schedules, support improvements, and ensure timely completion of products while fostering a positive, efficient work environment. This is a hands-on leadership position within a growing team.