Production Line Lead - 2nd Shift

Particle Control•Albertville, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Line Lead leads a team of 1–4 people processing a variety of dry food materials with a semi-automated food processing system. The role verifies line setup and project components, maintains awareness of quality and productivity drivers, and sets a consistent pace for efficient production. The lead works with change-over technicians, material handlers, and line operators to calibrate the production line for each order and perform in-process checks to ensure production meets specifications. The position involves leading and operating the production line for 70–90% of the time, assisting with changeovers for 10–20%, and miscellaneous duties for 10–20%. The work environment may be loud, dusty, warm, cold, or smelly. Particle Control, Inc. describes itself as a small, family-owned company on a mission to be the most convenient toll processor of dry food materials in the United States. It emphasizes employee relationships, including access to the owners, and aims to hold employees in high regard.

Requirements

Speak, read, and write English fluently.
Ability to identify areas for improvement in production processes and other areas.
Proficiency in basic arithmetic and mathematics.
Ability to repeatedly lift objects weighing up to 55 pounds throughout the workday.
Integrity and discipline to follow and enforce operating, safety, and quality procedures.
Experience in industrial manufacturing labor and/or warehouse labor.
Skill with mechanical equipment and tools.
Ability to lead, mentor, and train employees in a positive and constructive manner.
High school diploma or greater.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience or similar experience.
Forklift certification and at least 1 year of experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Lead a group of 1–4 people processing dry food materials using a semi-automated food processing system.
Verify line setup and ensure project components are accurate and ready for each production order.
Set a consistent pace to support efficient productivity and meet production goals and throughput targets.
Work with change-over technicians, material handlers, and line operators to calibrate the production line for each order.
Perform in-process checks to confirm production meets specifications.
Assist with assembling and disassembling equipment.
Share line setup, quality, and filling specifications with line employees to support consistent adherence to standards.
Assist in training new leads and line employees.
Report production progress and communicate shortcomings, challenges, needs, and solutions.
Lead and operate the production line, assist with changeovers, and perform miscellaneous duties as needed.