Production Line Lead — Drive Efficiency & Mentorship

Particle Control; Albertville (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health and dental

On-site chiropractic care

IRA with company match

Company events

Job summary

Particle Control in Albertville, MN seeks a Production Line Lead to supervise a team of 1-4 operators on a semi-automated dry food processing line. You will verify line setup, monitor quality and productivity, and lead the pace of production to meet orders.

This role requires strong English, arithmetic skills, forklift certification, and 2+ years manufacturing experience. The job is full-time hourly, with 1st shift hours, and offers bonuses, PTO, holidays, health benefits, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to identify improvements in production processes.
• Proficient in basic arithmetic.
• Able to lift up to 55 lb repeatedly.
• Demonstrates integrity and discipline to follow procedures.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or warehouse labor.
• Skilled with mechanical equipment and tools.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and train others.
• High-school diploma or higher.
• 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Forklift certification with 1+ year experience.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify components of a project are ready for each production order.
• Calibrate the production line with change-over techs and line operators; perform in-process checks.
• Assist in assembling/disassembling equipment.
• Share line setup, quality and filling specs with line staff to ensure adherence.
• Assist in training new leads and line employees.
• Lead production line for 70-90% of time; manage changeovers.
• Communicate shortcomings, challenges, needs, and solutions.
• Lead and operate production line and assist with changeovers.

Skills

English fluency

Identify process improvements

Basic arithmetic

Lift up to 55 lb

Integrity and discipline

Industrial/manufacturing experience

Mechanical tools proficiency

Lead, mentor, train others

Basic computer skills

Education

High-school diploma or greater

Forklift Certification

Job description

Particle Control in Albertville, MN seeks a Production Line Lead to supervise a team of 1-4 operators on a semi-automated dry food processing line. You will verify line setup, monitor quality and productivity, and lead the pace of production to meet orders.

This role requires strong English, arithmetic skills, forklift certification, and 2+ years manufacturing experience. The job is full-time hourly, with 1st shift hours, and offers bonuses, PTO, holidays, health benefits, and other perks.