Manufacturing Lead

Spectrum Plastics Group•Minneapolis, MN

21h•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Lead oversees production operators, assigns and schedules work to meet deadlines, resolves day-to-day issues, and trains employees. The role works closely with the Supervisor and serves as a link between operators and management, while supporting safety, quality, and teamwork. Responsibilities span production operations, quality checks, reporting, inventory, supplies, and continuous improvement. The position may involve operating injection molding machines and providing operator breaks as needed. The work is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is full-time, with a stated pay range of $26.00–$28.00 per hour. The role requires standing and/or sitting for eight or more hours, handling small molded parts or packaging components, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Some work may require tweezers and a microscope, and clean-room employees must wear gowns, hair coverings, and booties.

Requirements

Experience or ability to oversee, assign, and schedule operators’ work to meet deadlines.
Ability to train and monitor operators on quality standards, procedures, safety, and machine operation.
Proficient use of a scan gun.
Ability to complete or enter labor, production, and shift reports, including in IQMS.
Ability to handle small injection-molded parts or packaging components.
Ability to stand and/or sit for eight or more hours.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision ability to inspect parts through a microscope.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and heat.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of safety and adhere to DuPont’s core values.
Assign planned and emergency work according to employees’ skills and abilities to maximize efficiency and meet schedule deadlines.
Assign housekeeping duties.
Monitor and train operators to meet quality standards and comply with procedures.
Maintain an in-depth understanding of production processes and regularly audit compliance with procedures.
Ensure operators follow safety requirements.
Instruct operators in proper and safe machine operation.
Work with Quality Assurance to determine appropriate processes.
Inspect parts and provide interim approval to operators when Quality Assurance is unavailable.
Use blueprints and inspection tools as needed.
Move parts within the plant as needed.
Suggest process improvements and identify continuous improvement opportunities for product quality, yields, and productivity.
Complete shift reports in IQMS and process and enter labor and production reports as required.
Operate injection molding machines and provide breaks as needed.
Order department supplies.
Monitor daily inventory.
Print labels as needed and ensure line clearance is completed.
Verify and scan documents into IQMS.
Provide feedback to and assist other operators to support productivity, quality, and yields.
Use sound judgment to address issues and notify the production supervisor or manager when issues require higher-level resolution.
Communicate professionally and coordinate with other departments.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees, peers, supervisors, and managers.
Perform other duties as assigned.