Warehouse/Receiving Lead

States Manufacturing LLC; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC in Champlin, MN seeks a Department Lead to guide production, drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while coaching the hourly team. You will partner with the Materials Supervisor, implement process improvements, enforce standards, and lead by example on the shop floor.

This role requires hands-on supervision, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or lead experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven problem-solving and detail-oriented.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Spend ~80% of the workday on production activities.
• Coordinate with the Supervisor and Leads to prioritize jobs to meet demand and schedule.
• Assist in training employees on safety practices and department procedures.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work and communicate updates promptly.
• Monitor quality output and address non-conformances with the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure departmental compliance with all safety standards and report issues.
• Monitor and report daily defects, scrap, and lost time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Enforce the use of PPE and OSHA compliance.
• Identify and support process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with hourly teams and management.
• Lead by example in promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Department Lead will serve as a resource and work closely with the Materials Supervisor and other team

managers to achieve department goals related to productivity, quality, delivery, and safety. The Department

Lead will help train employees and assist in directing the work of the department. This role plays a key part

in driving operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality output, and fostering a collaborative, positive work

environment. Success in this position requires strong leadership competencies, technical expertise, and the

ability to lead by example on the production floor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Spend approximately 80% of the workday on production activities.


• Communicate with the Supervisor and other Leads to manage and prioritize job assignments to meet customer demand and the production schedule.


• Assist in training employees on safety practices and department-specific procedures.


• Ensure adherence to standardized work, instructions, and procedures, and communicate updates promptly.


• Monitor quality output and address any non-conformances with the Production Supervisor.


• Ensure departmental compliance with all safety standards and immediately report any issues or concerns.


• Monitor and report daily defects, scrap, and lost time.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.


• Enforce the use of required Personal Protective Equipment and OSHA compliance.


• Identify and support process improvements and cost-saving opportunities.


• Demonstrate strong leadership and communication with hourly teams and management.


• Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and teamwork.


• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience


• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment


• High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• Strong Leadership skills, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Proven problem solver and detailed oriented.


• Knowledge of general industry OSHA standards.