Production Lead

Coloplast; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Lead to oversee operations and manage a team of production operators. This role involves scheduling, training, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical device manufacturing, with leadership skills to motivate and enhance team performance. With a focus on continuous improvement and effective communication, you will play a key role in driving production efficiency and employee engagement. Join a company that values professional growth and offers a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Recognition Programs

Community Engagement Activities

Wellness Programs

Financial Planning Services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Previous lead experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production operators and coordinate daily production needs.
• Conduct training and evaluate new production employees.
• Troubleshoot production issues and communicate with management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Tools

Conflict Management

Basic Math Skills

Active Listening

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Production Lead is responsible for managing Production Operators and all operations in their respective area for their designated shift. The Production Lead is responsible for providing daily scheduling, priorities, and training directions for production employees. This position is responsible for initial troubleshooting of production issues and communicating issues to management. They are responsible for managing and approving their team’s time, are the first line of contact to employees for questions or concerns, and other related people matters. This individual will be scheduled for a first shift, working four days a week for ten hours each day (4/10 schedule).

Major Areas of Accountability

1. Coach, train, motivate and enhance the morale and self-esteem of production employees.
2. Coordinate daily production needs that address safety, quality, and productivity.
3. Participate in the creation and implementation of standard work for responsible production lines.
4. Ensure employees follow all applicable procedures and standard work.
5. Responsible for managing and approving timecards for direct report production employees.
6. Participate in the evaluation and onboarding of new production employees.
7. Escalate all reported employee relations concerns to Operations Leadership.
8. Participate in daily and weekly Tier meetings.
9. Responsible for coordinating daily work direction for production employees and monitor work progress to achieve production build plan.
10. Partner with Operations Leadership to identify production employee OKRs and participate in annual performance management cycle.
11. Communicates team needs and provides recommendations to Operations Leadership.
12. Act as a liaison for manufacturing support groups such as: Engineering, Technicians, Quality, and EH&S.
13. Troubleshoot minor issues and elevate larger issues to appropriate members and/or cross functional team members.
14. Ensure employees are adequately trained to perform work assignments.
15. Evaluates systems, processes, and procedures and makes recommendations for improvement.
16. Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Advamed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, and company policies.
17. Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. 5+ years of medical device manufacturing experience is preferred
3. Previous Lead experience is preferred
4. Must have working knowledge of an ERP system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Advanced oral and written communication skills with all internal customers
2. Demonstrated leadership and training ability
3. Follows through on commitments and helps develop all levels of operators
4. Looks for and receives process errors and brings them forward to appropriate cross-functional partners
5. Leads in process improvement activities to help with quality and efficiencies
6. Active listener and team player
7. Understands Lean tools and continuous improvement
8. Good conflict management tools
9. Effective verbal and communication skills
10. Basic knowledge of GMP
11. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently
12. Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
13. Ability to use small hand tools
14. Knowledge of basic computer systems
15. Ability to coordinate work flow throughout various operations
16. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
17. Must be willing to be cross-functionally trained
18. Must be able to read, write and speak English at an intermediate level
19. Must have basic math skills
20. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently and up to 75 lbs with assistance