Production Line Lead - 2nd Shift

Particle Control Inc.; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health/dental insurance

On-site chiropractic care

IRA with company match

Paid company events

Job summary

Particle Control, Inc. in Albertville, MN is seeking a Production Line Lead to supervise a small team on a semi-automated dry food processing line. You will ensure proper line setup, quality, and productivity in a loud, busy environment.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating with change-over techs and material handlers, performing in-process checks, and driving toward production goals while documenting progress.

Qualifications

• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement in production processes.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic & mathematics.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 55 lb repeatedly.
• Integrity and discipline to follow and enforce procedures for operation, safety, and quality.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing labor and/or warehouse labor.
• Skilled with mechanical equipment and tools.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train other employees in a positive and constructive manner.
• 2+ years or more of manufacturing experience or similar.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of 1-4 people to process dry food materials on a semi-automated line.
• Verify line setup and monitor quality and productivity drivers.
• Coordinate with change-over techs and material handlers to calibrate the line.
• Assist in assembling/disassembling equipment as needed.
• Communicate line specifications to ensure adherence and ship quality products.
• Train new leads and line employees.
• Strive to meet production goals and report progress.
• Identify and communicate production shortcomings and needs.

Skills

English fluency

Identify production improvements

Basic arithmetic

Lift up to 55 lb

Integrity and discipline

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical equipment handling

Lead and train others

2+ years manufacturing experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High-school diploma or greater

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Title: Production Line Lead

Terms: Full-time, hourly

Salary/Rate: $29-35/hour DOQ + $2/hour shift differential + BONUSES

Shift: 2nd: 3pm-1am, Mo-Th

Location: Albertville, MN

Qualifications & Skills

• Speak, read, and write English fluently


• Ability and skill to identify areas of improvement in production processes and other areas


• Proficient in basic arithmetic & mathematics


• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 55 lb. repeatedly throughout the workday


• Integrity and discipline to follow and enforce procedures for operation, safety, and quality


• Experience in industrial manufacturing labor and/or warehouse labor


• Skilled with mechanical equipment and tools


• Ability to lead, mentor, and train other employees in a positive and constructive manner


• High-school diploma or greater


• 2+ years or more of manufacturing experience or similar


• Forklift Certification with 1+ years of experience


• Basic computer skills

Description & Responsibilities

The Production Line Lead leads a group of 1-4 people to process a variety of dry food materials with a semi-automated food processing system. The environment may be loud, dusty, warm, cold, or smelly. This includes verifying line set up and awareness of quality and productivity drivers. Must lead and set a consistent pace for efficient productivity.

• Verify all components of a project are accurate and ready for each production order.


• Work with change-over techs and Material Handlers and line operators to calibrate the production line for each production order and perform in-process checks to confirm production meets specifications.


• Aid in assembling/disassembling equipment


• Share line set up, quality and/or filling specifications with line employees to ensure consistent adherence to specifications and standards so that we ship only excellent product


• Assist in training new leads and line employees.


• Take charge in meeting production goals/throughputs and report on progress


• Communicate shortcomings, challenges, needs, solutions


• Leading and operating production line (70-90% of time), changeover assistance (10-20% of time), misc (10-20% of time)

Why Particle Control Rocks

Enjoy the comradery of a small, family-owned company. As a token of appreciation to our employees, we offer a bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental insurance, routine on-site chiropractic care, IRA with company match, paid company events, and other exciting perks. We aim to make this position better than all the competitors. At our company, you will be able to have a relationship with everyone, including the owners. Particle Control, Inc is on a mission to be the most convenient toll processor of dry food materials in the US. Our employees are crucial to this mission, and we strive to craft a company that holds them in high regard. Help us grow an exceptional company!