Warehouse/Receiving Lead

States Manufacturing Corporation; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

States Manufacturing Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Department Lead to drive productivity, quality and safety on the production floor. You will train employees, prioritize assignments, and lead by example to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment, and commitment to OSHA standards. This position is on site at our Champlin facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience
• Knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution Equipment
• Knowledge of general OSHA standards
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented and problem solver

Responsibilities

• Spend ~80% of day on production activities
• Prioritize job assignments to meet demand and schedule
• Assist in training employees on safety practices and procedures
• Ensure adherence to standardized work and communicate updates
• Monitor quality output and address non-conformances
• Ensure safety standards and report issues
• Track daily defects, scrap and lost time
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area
• Enforce PPE use and OSHA compliance
• Identify and support process improvements and cost-saving opportunities
• Lead by example and promote accountability and teamwork
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Training

Safety

Team coordination

OSHA knowledge

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.