Hydraulics Production Cell Leader

Lead the Build. Grow the Team. Elevate the Process.

FORCE America is expanding in Alexandria, and we’re looking for a hands-on leader to guide our Deburring, Machining, and Assembly teams. As the Hydraulics Production Cell Leader, you’ll set the pace on the floor—coaching associates, balancing workflow, and ensuring every hydraulic system we ship meets exacting standards.

A day in the life

You kick off with a quick huddle—aligning goals for output, quality, and safety. You assign work based on each associate’s strengths and capacity, then jump in to demonstrate best practices: how to Deburr precisely, assemble and disassemble complex builds, repair components, and perform functional testing across all product lines. Throughout the day, you monitor throughput, resolve component quality issues, record accurate transactions in the ERP system, and collaborate with quality, purchasing, and scheduling. You spot a process bottleneck and lead a fast Kaizen—updating work instructions and implementing an improvement that boosts efficiency without sacrificing quality. Before you wrap, you verify that safety practices are followed, standards are met, and the team is set up for tomorrow’s success.

How you’ll make an impact

• Coach associates and manage team workflow, output, and quality.
• Assign tasks aligned to skills and capacity to meet customer expectations.
• Demonstrate and train on Deburring, assembly, disassembly, repair, and functional testing for all product lines.
• Conduct product and system functionality tests; ensure compliance with specifications.
• Implement technical and process improvements that support site goals.
• Communicate effectively across projects, orders, component quality issues, and inventory records.
• Maintain a safe work environment through consistent practices and procedures.
• Audit and maintain ERP system accuracy; record all required transactions.
• Assemble complex systems per work instructions using hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Meet established standards for quality, quantity, efficiency, and customer specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

What you bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing experience; prior work direction or supervision preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of products and production procedures, with a strong understanding of fluid power.
• Advanced ability with hand tools, power tools, and basic machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills.
• Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality.
  
  

Location

4010 Iowa St, Alexandria, MN 56308

Proficiencies that set you up for success

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Kaizen
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ERP & MRP Systems
• AS9100 Experience