Production Lead - 1st Shift

Production Lead - Bilingual - 1st Shift - Up to $33/hr The Production Specialist is tasked with driving measurable improvements in uptime and throughput on the Large Bottle Line (LBL). This is a hands-on leadership role that focuses on directing the crew to meet targets for changeover/setup times, run rates, and related tasks that keep the line producing efficiently. Coordination in real-time with support functions is critical, and the role initially focuses on one line with the potential to expand to additional lines once targets are consistently met. Responsibilities Reduce unplanned downtime against scheduled hours. Increase throughput and run rate to move realized rates toward planned standards, achieving more cases/gallons per available hour. Meet or exceed standard times for size, flavor/WIP, and label changes during changeover and setup. Maintain clean-in-place (CIP) discipline within the 2-hour standard and eliminate recurring overruns. Complete jobs in the planned sequence and quantity, minimizing cut/deferred work. Essential Skills Fluency in English and Spanish, both spoken and written. Demonstrated crew leadership in a food manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of Food Safety & Quality requirements, including GMPs and HACCP/food safety plans. Comfortable with learning and using production/ERP software, with Deacon and Red Zone preferred. Additional Skills & Qualifications Prior experience as a line lead, shift lead, or supervisor over a packaging or filling line. Familiarity with bottling, changeovers, and CIP processes. Experience coordinating across multiple departments such as maintenance, quality, and materials handling. Exposure to continuous-improvement methods like 5S, standard work, and root-cause analysis. Why Work Here? Join a privately held company offering a 401K match, comprehensive insurance benefits including health, dental, and eye care, and potential for profit sharing in 2026. Benefit from working in a growing company with ample advancement opportunities. Work Environment Work in a GMP regulated, very clean 135,000 Sq. Feet facility located in Hopkins. The environment is temperature controlled and well maintained. The 1st shift runs from 6am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday, on a fast-paced beverage manufacturing floor with multiple lines operating five to six days per week. The role involves standing, walking, occasional lifting, and brief station coverage in typical plant conditions, which include noise, moisture, temperature variation, and moving equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkins, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins, MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.