Assembly Operator Lead, 1st Shift

Pentair•White Bear Township, MN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Pentair is seeking an Assembly Operator Lead for their White Bear Lake, MN team. This role is responsible for ensuring the production flow in assigned work areas and processes, performing initial troubleshooting, and providing support through coaching, training, equipment escalation, materials coordination, line communication, work assignments, 5S audits, and safety inspections. The position collaborates closely with various departments including Production Management, Engineering, Human Resources, Purchasing, Quality, Machine Shop, R&D, and the Warehouse.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience as a production lead with strong knowledge of assigned production processes, GMPs, lean principles, Kaizen, and 5S.
Ability to lead and support production teams through clear communication, coaching, monitoring performance, enforcing policies, and maintaining continuous production.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills to support productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend English, follow detailed assembly instructions, and train operators on standard work.
Proficiency with computers and the Microsoft Office Suite; ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
Demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and safety awareness, including compliance with safety policies, punctual attendance, physical ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds.
Steel-toed footwear is required.

Responsibilities

Conducts start-up meetings which include leading stretches, conducting safety talks, issuing daily work assignments, and providing SQDCC updates during Gemba review.
Provides support to the Production Supervisor and reports any performance/attendance concerns as applicable.
Maintains accurate hour by hour charts and updates MDI board daily at end of shift.
Properly escalates equipment failure and material issues to appropriate personnel.
Drives a continuous improvement culture through employee engagement.
Enforces company policies and department best practices.
Operates a variety of equipment applicable within the assigned work area and backfills roles to maintain flow (i.e. CRTs, pallet jacks, production equipment, etc.).
Coordinates employee training to ensure all quality and customer requirements are met.
Works with key stakeholders (i.e. VSM, Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality, EH&S, etc.) on improving internal procedures, documentation, and training through deployment of the lean methodology using RCCM documentation process.
Perform other duties as assigned.