Project Lead

PD Instore; New Hope (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PD Instore is seeking a Project Lead in New Hope, Minnesota, who will be responsible for executing the company’s goals and ensuring project deadlines are met. Key duties include enforcing safety, organizing workflows, training employees, and driving productivity and quality initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of lead experience in a manufacturing environment, possess excellent leadership and communication skills, and be flexible to travel between multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years lead experience in assembly, packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing daily work direction to hourly/shift workers.
• Ability to travel between multiple PD locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures and enforces safety requirements and documentation.
• Responsible for layout and organization of physical workstations.
• Trains and coaches employees on proper procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 year technical/business degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Forklift operating certificate

Job description

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
• Flexibility to 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