Project Lead

PD Instore; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

PD Instore in New Hope, MN is seeking a Project Lead to drive project goals, timelines, and workflow across assembly and packaging operations. You will guide a cross-functional team to meet client expectations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years leading production teams, strong communication, and hands-on experience with Microsoft Office. Forklift certification is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role based in New Hope, MN.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years lead experience in assembly, packaging or manufacturing.
• Experience directing daily work of hourly/shift workers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Forklift certified or ability to obtain forklift certificate.

Responsibilities

• Ensures and enforces safety requirements and documentation.
• Layout and organize physical workstations to maximize workflow and efficiency.
• Troubleshoots missing parts or conflicting information.
• Trains and coaches employees on procedures and equipment.
• Maintains program work schedule with building manager.
• Drives production numbers and quality auditing.
• Leads the team to improve productivity and quality.
• Champions continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Keeps equipment maintained and efficient.
• Participates in daily production as workload dictates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Prioritization

Diversity & inclusion

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical/business degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operating certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Solid 4 - New Hope, MN 55428Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly

MISSION

PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.

ABOUT PD

Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.

Summary

The Project Lead is responsible for executing the company’s goals and objectives to meet project deadlines effectively and efficiently. They are responsible for the continual assessment of project processes to ensure the team is operating at the highest level of speed and quality to meet client expectations. The Project Lead demonstrates a commitment to the PD core values.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures and enforces safety requirements and documentation.
• Responsible for layout and organization of physical workstations to maximize workflow and fluid production
• Troubleshoots missing parts, conflicting information, etc.
• Trains new employees and coaches existing employees on proper procedures and proper use of equipment
• Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy and communication of the program work schedule with building manager
• Accountable for fluid productivity throughout the assembly and packaging process
• Be a change agent for driving out waste throughout the assemblies and packaging process
• Leads the team while reinforcing productivity and quality driven objectives
• Drives a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making
• Ensures equipment is maintained, while maximizing equipment’s efficiency
• Responsible for production numbers and quality auditing
• Will be required to participate with daily production as workloads dictate
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
• Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Excellent coaching, facilitating and flexibility
• Ability to lead a cross-functional team and complete projects
• Strong decision-making, problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to set priorities, delegate work and coordinate work efforts
• Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
• Flexibilityto travel between multiple PD locations
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prefer 2 year technical/business degree or equivalent

Experience

• 1-3 years lead experience in assembly, packaging or manufacturing environment
• Experience providing daily work direction to hourly/shift workers
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products
• Forklift certified, or ability to obtain forklift operating certificate

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations