Production Lead

ManpowerGroup; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k)

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Production Lead for a direct hire opportunity in Owatonna, MN. The role supports the production operations on the second shift (4:00PM–2:30AM, Mon–Thu with overtime possible). Pay ranges from $27–$28 per hour with a $3K sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities include ensuring proper preparation and mixing, operating processing equipment, sterilizing products, verifying ingredients, and maintaining GMPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in food or chemical manufacturing is ideal.
• Ability to operate and clean multiple processing systems, achieving competency in at least three.
• Strong adherence to GMPs and food safety policies.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preparation, mixing, and agglomeration are completed according to customer instructions.
• Operate processing equipment and troubleshoot issues in the blend areas.
• Sterilize raw products maintaining product purity from start to finish.
• Verify ingredients, record data accurately, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor process controls, document parameters hourly, and take action on out-of-spec conditions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a Production Lead to join their team. As a Production Lead, you will be part of the manufacturing department supporting the production operations. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment, which will align successfully in the organization. This is a Direct Hire opportunity with benefits.

Job Title: Production Lead (DIRECT HIRE)

Location: Owatonna, MN

Pay Range: $27-$28 plus $3K Sign-On Bonus

Shift: Second Shift: 4:00PM to 2:30AM, Monday - Thursday with optional overtime

What’s the Job?

• Ensure preparation, mixing, and agglomeration are completed according to customer instructions.
• Operate all processing equipment and assist in troubleshooting any issues that arise within the blend areas.
• Sterilize raw products using processing units, maintaining product purity from start to finish.
• Verify ingredients, record data accurately, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor process controls, document parameters hourly, and take immediate action on any out-of-spec conditions.

What’s Needed?

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in food or chemical manufacturing is ideal.
• Ability to operate and clean multiple processing systems, achieving competency in at least three.
• Strong adherence to GMPs and food safety policies.
• Proficiency with MS Office; SAP software experience is a plus.

What’s in it for me?

• Competitive hourly pay rate within the specified range.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills.
• Potential for overtime and career growth within the organization.
• Participation in a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness plans.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• PTO
• 401(k)

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.