About Us
An established medical device design and manufacturing firm with over 25 years of experience — focused on bringing novel medical devices to market that improve patient treatment options and outcomes — is expanding with a new production facility in Vadnais Heights, MN. As Production Team Lead, you will be one of the first hires on the floor, helping stand up production operations and shape this facility’s manufacturing culture from day one.
About the Role
The Production Team Lead reports to the Production Manager and is an integral part of the manufacturing team. This role leads the production team in day-to-day activities, delegates and prioritizes tasks, supports production planning, and ensures the team complies with and implements all quality management system (QMS) requirements.
The Team Lead communicates directly with the Production Manager to ensure monthly requirements are met on time and comply with quality standards, and works closely with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality Assurance, and Engineering. Duties include reviewing and distributing production and shipment schedules, compiling department metrics and reports, supporting internal and external audits, and mitigating production problems. This is a hands-on leadership role — you will spend time on the floor building product alongside your team, not just managing from a desk.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the production team in day-to-day manufacturing activities, including delegation and prioritization of tasks.
- Support the production planning process with a focus on client milestones and deliverables.
- Ensure the quality and safety of all products meet quality standards.
- Evaluate performance of production team members and ensure alignment with company and manufacturing metrics and goals.
- Support training for the production team.
- Support internal and external audits, including owning the implementation and sustainment of QMS processes and procedures in the production area.
- Support the implementation of product transfer and change control.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all tooling, equipment, and resources, and ensuring compliance with the QMS.
- Review and distribute production and shipment schedules; compile department metrics and reports.
- Provide hands-on support for production activities and other support to the Production Manager as required.
What You Must Have
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (lead, supervisor, or senior technician level).
- Ability to read and understand electronic and mechanical drawings, BOMs, and technical work instructions.
- An understanding of ISO quality systems and disciplined documentation practices.
- Highly organized, with the ability to undertake and prioritize multiple competing tasks.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills with management and peers.
- Accountable and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Nice to Have
- Degree or diploma in manufacturing, engineering, or technology — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in medical device or other regulated manufacturing (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR/QMSR).
- ERP/MRP system experience; SharePoint experience.
- Experience supporting product transfers, change control, or new production line start-ups.
- Experience supporting internal or external quality audits.
Who You Are
- Highly motivated, with a constant drive to improve.
- Able to maintain a winning attitude while working through challenging situations.
- A hands-on leader who builds capability in others.
Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, first shift, on-site in Vadnais Heights, MN.
- Pay range: $25.00– $35.00 per hour.
- Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) participation, paid vacation and sick leave, and company profit share.
- Anticipated start: August 3 2026.
Additional Information
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Electro-mechanical assembly: 1 year (Required)
- blueprint reading: 1 year (Required)
- quality inspection: 1 year (Required)
- testing/inspection : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
