Production Lead; Operator

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Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $20.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Production Lead (Operator) - Brooklyn Park, MN

Own the Line. Support the Team. Drive Results.

At International Packaging, we are expanding our team and hiring Production Leads for multiple shifts at our Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, location.

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN Benefits :
Medical (ICHRA), employer-paid dental, vision, and disability coverage, PTO and paid holidays, plus a 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor contribution and supplemental options.

For nearly five decades, International Packaging (IPI) has been a trusted partner in creating innovative promotional packaging and marketing solutions. Our success is built on living our core values every day:

• Character
  - We act with honesty, integrity, and respect in every interaction.
• Service
  - We go above and beyond to support our clients and our team members.
• Excellence
  - We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and performance.

When you join IPI, you're not just part of a production team—you're part of a culture that values people, teamwork, and growth.

As a Production Lead, you'll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and the successful execution of assigned production lines and jobs. You will:

• Review job tickets and communicate effectively with production team members
• Take ownership of one production line, work center, or assigned production job
• Arrive before shift start to ensure materials, staffing, equipment, and documentation are ready for production
• Confirm job specifications and production line setup for efficient and accurate operations to hit expected run rates
• Ensure all required materials are available and communicate material needs with Warehouse personnel
• Set up production employees and temporary staff at the beginning of each shift
• Train and support employees and temporary staff to maintain safe, effective, and consistent job performance
• Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned equipment, work centers, and production processes
• Work within the pack-out area while maintaining ownership of overall line performance
• Monitor production run rates and productivity throughout the shift
• Monitor product quality and ensure finished goods meet customer specifications
• Identify and resolve production issues quickly and effectively to maintain expected production deliverables
• Prepare upcoming jobs by organizing materials and reviewing production requirements prior to production
• Complete daily production paperwork with accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain accurate production counts for all projects, including documenting and tracking rejects

• High School Diploma or GED encouraged
• Basic math skills required
• At least 1 year of experience in printing/packaging preferred (willing to train motivated individuals)

• Ability to stand for extended periods while overseeing production lines
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of manufacturing and/or packaging experience.
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a solutions-focused mindset
• Familiarity with standard safety protocols around machinery
• Positive, coachable, and team-oriented attitude
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Strong communication skills—able to motivate, coach, and collaborate across a diverse team;
  Spanish language skills are a huge plus .
• High school diploma or equivalent required;…