Night Shift Production Lead - Safety, Quality & Team Growth

Prairie AquaTech; Volga Township (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Quarterly bonuses

100% employee paid health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

15K basic life insurance

STD/LTD

401K match

Ten paid holidays

Gym membership

Yearly clothing allowance

Job summary

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek in Volga, SD, seeks a Production Technician Lead in Training for the night shift to oversee safe, efficient plant operations and ensure targets for throughput and quality are met. You will start up, shut down, batch, and monitor equipment, while guiding team members and maintaining logs.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities for growth, training, and performance-based incentives within

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Production.
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated ability to lead a small team.
• High school diploma required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Production experience and familiarity with processing equipment (pumps, motors, etc.).
• Ability to multitask while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow protocols with precision and accuracy.
• Conflict resolution skills to effectively address workplace issues.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and maintain a positive team environment.
• Experience fostering accountability and performance management.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Keen analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Quick and effective troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and P&IDs.
• Capable of working with hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, efficient, and compliant night shift operations.
• Ensure throughput, quality, and performance targets are met.
• Follow plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning, and batching procedures.
• Monitor gauges and indicators to ensure proper operation.
• Lead initial troubleshooting of process issues.
• Review operational data to keep the process in control.
• Assist with troubleshooting seed train issues.
• Manage water tests, treatments, and logs; adjust boiler/cooling tower chemicals as needed.
• Lead and develop shift team to meet goals.
• Maintain safety-first environment and compliance with protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

P&IDs

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Prairie AquaTech Manufacturing, LLC dba Houdek in Volga, SD, seeks a Production Technician Lead in Training for the night shift to oversee safe, efficient plant operations and ensure targets for throughput and quality are met. You will start up, shut down, batch, and monitor equipment, while guiding team members and maintaining logs.

The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities for growth, training, and performance-based incentives within