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Production Line Lead – 1st, 2nd, 3rd Shifts

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Job Category: Manufacturing Job ID: 55136021 Pay Rate: $22-24 / hour Jobs Office: South Metro

Job Description

Job Title: Production Line Lead
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Compensation: $22.00-$24.00 per hour – paid weekly
Schedule: 1st & 2nd Shift
Job Type: Temp-to-hire | Full-time
About the Opportunity

Doherty Staffing Solutions is hiring Production Line Leads for a leading manufacturing company in Eden Prairie, MN. In this role, you’ll help ensure smooth production operations by setting up equipment, performing changeovers, and supporting quality output. If you enjoy hands-on work, troubleshooting machinery, and guiding others on the line, this could be an excellent fit. Read below for more details!
What You’ll Do as a Line Lead
  • Set up, change over, troubleshoot, and operate production equipment to meet the output schedule
  • Perform operator-level preventive maintenance (belts, oil, gaskets, inspections, etc.)
  • Ensure timely, accurate changeovers with first-pass quality
  • Maintain a “line stop” mindset when equipment, quality, or safety issues arise
  • Report major or recurring problems to the maintenance team
  • Support and improve production-related portions of the quality system
  • Pull samples and conduct basic testing (e.g., tensile testing)
  • Ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures are followed
  • Complete all line paperwork accurately and in compliance with company/government standards

What You Need to Bring to the Line Lead Role
  • 2–3+ years of production experience
  • Previous lead experience in manufacturing (GMP/FDA environments preferred)
  • Ability to train others; train-the-trainer certification preferred
  • English fluency for communicating with production, maintenance, and quality teams
  • Ability to read and follow changing specifications, SOPs, and quality documents
  • Math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division; working with fractions/decimals; calculating averages, net weights, and percentages
  • Strong mechanical aptitude for setup, teardown, troubleshooting, and PMs
  • Ability to follow written procedures and adapt to new products or requirements

Why You’ll Like Working with Doherty Staffing Solutions

Enjoy weekly pay, access to health coverage options through Benefits in a Card (including preventative and minimum value plans), and temp-to-hire opportunities for long-term stability where applicable. As a family-owned company with more than 45 years in business, we pride ourselves on providing personalized support through a local, dedicated recruiter and maintaining a strong reputation backed by positive online ratings. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ready to Apply?

Click Apply Now to complete our quick, mobile-friendly application. For questions about the Line Lead position, contact our South Metro office at (952) 832-3577.

Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks via a prepaid card from CHANGE. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits.
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