Production Floor Lead - Safety, Efficiency & Training

States Manufacturing LLC; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC in Champlin, MN seeks a Department Lead to guide production, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching the hourly team. You will partner with the Materials Supervisor, implement process improvements, enforce standards, and lead by example on the shop floor.

This role requires hands-on supervision, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Spend ~80% of the workday on production activities.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor and Leads to prioritize jobs to meet demand and schedule.
• Assist in training employees on safety practices and department procedures.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work and communicate updates promptly.
• Monitor quality output and address non-conformances with the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all safety standards and report issues.
• Monitor and report daily defects, scrap, and lost time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Enforce the use of PPE and OSHA compliance.
• Identify and support process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with hourly teams and management.
• Lead by example in promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

States Manufacturing LLC in Champlin, MN seeks a Department Lead to guide production, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching the hourly team. You will partner with the Materials Supervisor, implement process improvements, enforce standards, and lead by example on the shop floor.

This role requires hands-on supervision, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.