Production Lead

Pelican•Maple Grove, MN

10d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Peli BioThermal is hiring a 3rd Shift Production Lead in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The role leads an overnight manufacturing team to meet production goals safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The lead develops associates, improves manufacturing processes, and promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The position manages daily production operations, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation. It monitors performance, addresses bottlenecks, maintains product quality and compliance, and collaborates with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve operational challenges. The lead also supports hiring, onboarding, training, employee relations, performance management, safety investigations, and corrective and preventive actions. The schedule is 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday. Flexibility to work additional hours, evenings, or weekends may be needed based on business needs. Some travel may be required. The role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising production teams, managing daily operations, and meeting production schedules.
Working knowledge of cGMP, ISO guidelines, and manufacturing quality standards.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and continuous improvement principles.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to troubleshoot production challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Strong coaching, team-building, and employee development skills.
Experience monitoring production performance, managing resources, and supporting cost and budget objectives.
Hands-on leadership style and ability to work directly with teams to resolve operational issues.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete assignments within established deadlines.
Must follow company safety procedures, quality standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
SAP experience is a plus.
Flexibility to work additional hours, evenings, or weekends based on business needs.
Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee production associates to meet daily production schedules, quality standards, and customer demands.
Promote a Safety First culture, reinforce safe work practices, and ensure compliance with company policies and OSHA requirements.
Manage daily production activities, including staffing, scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation.
Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
Coach, train, and develop employees; provide performance feedback and support professional growth.
Drive continuous improvement using Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and process optimization techniques.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, ISO, the Quality Management System (QMS), and established manufacturing procedures.
Maintain product quality by ensuring employees follow work instructions and production standards.
Lead or participate in safety investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action plans.
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to resolve production challenges and improve operational performance.
Track and report production metrics, including productivity, quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs, minimize waste, streamline processes, and improve workflow.
Support hiring, onboarding, training, employee relations, and performance management activities.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe manufacturing environment.
Demonstrate ethical leadership and accountability, and support effective employee development.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans, holiday pay, and extra vacation purchase opportunities.
401(k) plan with immediate match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Pet insurance.
Health Savings Account contribution.
Wellness Discount Program.
Global Mental Wellness Program.
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days.
Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program.
Service Recognition Program.
Employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican-branded apparel, and gear.
Employee referral program.
Company-paid life and disability plans.
10 paid holidays per year.
Regular opportunities to share feedback with leadership and structured performance evaluations.