2nd Shift Production Team Leader | Lean Coach & Mentor

Theuniversityunion; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Quarterly Bonus

Onsite Medical Clinic

Employee Assistance Program

Vision safety tools

Job summary

Cascade Engineering is hiring a Production Team Leader for 2nd shift (3p-11:10p, Mon-Fri with OT). You’ll supervise front-line operators, drive safety, quality, and on-time production, and mentor teams to hit daily targets using lean practices.

Join a company focused on a people-centered culture with a strong commitment to the triple bottom line. Includes shift premium, benefits starting day one, and quarterly bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ manufacturing/machine operator experience, preferably in plastics.
• 1+ year leadership or team support experience, (formal or informal)
• Proven ability to hold others accountable to policies, procedures, and performance standards
• Strong communications skills with the ability to lead small groups
• Ability to stand 8-12 hours per shift and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks
• Ability to read and follow written work instructions
• Minimum of 1 year experience with sit-down Forklift / Hilo's
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic
• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program

Responsibilities

• Support the production team by ensuring daily schedules are met, verifying defects, and accurately reporting them in operations systems.
• Perform first piece approvals, color checks, poke-yoke checks, and final inspections; manage cell changeovers, setups, and small equipment adjustments using Standard Work and Quality Criteria.
• Apply basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude to resolve minor issues and support production flow.
• Partner with Lean department to establish Flow Cell Certifications; apply lean principles to improve efficiency and keep documentation current.
• Coach, mentor and oversee operators, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment; train others on PPE, safe lifting, conveyors, torches and equipment.
• Use operational and quality systems for data entry and analysis including MQ1, QAD/MODS and other production reporting.
• Operate a forklift as needed to support production and material movement.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cascade Engineering is hiring a Production Team Leader for 2nd shift (3p-11:10p, Mon-Fri with OT). You’ll supervise front-line operators, drive safety, quality, and on-time production, and mentor teams to hit daily targets using lean practices.

Join a company focused on a people-centered culture with a strong commitment to the triple bottom line. Includes shift premium, benefits starting day one, and quarterly bonus opportunities.