Project Lead
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Solid 4 - New Hope, MN 55428Salary Range: $20.00 - $24.00 Hourly
MISSION
PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.
ABOUT PD
Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail.
Summary
The Project Lead is responsible for executing the company’s goals and objectives to meet project deadlines effectively and efficiently. They are responsible for the continual assessment of project processes to ensure the team is operating at the highest level of speed and quality to meet client expectations. The Project Lead demonstrates a commitment to the PD core values.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Ensures and enforces safety requirements and documentation.
Responsible for layout and organization of physical workstations to maximize workflow and fluid production
Troubleshoots missing parts, conflicting information, etc.
Trains new employees and coaches existing employees on proper procedures and proper use of equipment
Responsible for the upkeep, accuracy and communication of the program work schedule with building manager
Accountable for fluid productivity throughout the assembly and packaging process
Be a change agent for driving out waste throughout the assemblies and packaging process
Leads the team while reinforcing productivity and quality driven objectives
Drives a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving and decision making
Ensures equipment is maintained, while maximizing equipment’s efficiency
Responsible for production numbers and quality auditing
Will be required to participate with daily production as workloads dictate
Performs other duties as assigned
Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
Follows all safety and workplace policies
Competencies and Skills
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
Excellent coaching, facilitating and flexibility
Ability to lead a cross-functional team and complete projects
Strong decision-making, problem solving and time management skills
Ability to set priorities, delegate work and coordinate work efforts
Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Education/Certification
High School Diploma or GED.
Prefer 2 year technical/business degree or equivalent
Experience
1-3 years lead experience in assembly, packaging or manufacturing environment
Experience providing daily work direction to hourly/shift workers
Experience using Microsoft Office Products
Forklift certified, or ability to obtain forklift operating certificate
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday
Must be able to wear required Personal Protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations
Qualifications
Company at a glance
Limited only by how big brands can dream, PD is uniquely equipped to handle design, production and installation of fixtures as well as creative and mechanical design, printing (Litho, Screen, Die-Sub & Digital) with just about any material imaginable. These synergistic, diverse capabilities allow for agile solutions scalable to any logistical scenario. As a front-end partner, PD finds the most cost-effective, executable solutions to connect the world’s leading brands with shoppers. And they’ve been doing it for over 75 years.
Founded in 1938 as Process Displays, the company grew with a deep commitment to relationships and in response to its clients expanding needs. In 2010, the company rebranded as simply PD with 2 core service divisions:
PD Tempo – Big Impact Dimensional Signage & Displays
PD Solid – High Performance Fixtures & Environments
From concept stores, shop-in-shops & large scale rollouts to short-run, fast-turn POP & seasonal POS kits, PD offers brands a way to do more instore-all at the true speed of retail.
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