Assistant Production Leader

WSI Talent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Assistant Production Leader (C-Admins) to support the Front Line Leader, develop operators, and manage daily operations for safety and efficiency.

The role emphasizes achieving quality standards, Flow Cell Certification compliance, and continual production flow while partnering with 2nd shift staff in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• Two years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Front Line Leader and the plant in meeting production requirements.
• Develop operators and manage daily operational activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ensure quality standards and Flow Cell Certification compliance.
• Maintain production flow and an organized work environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Pay Rate: $19.20
Office: Grand Rapids, MI
Job ID: 1703502

Do you have a passion to lead, encourage, support, guide, develop, mentor, and coach? Cascade Engineering has an opening for an Assistant Production Leader, known internally as "C-Admins". From plastic injection molding to assembly and finishing, we assist our customers from the original idea to the finished solution. We also manufacture our own product lines. This is all done in a lean manufacturing environment in Kentwood, where waste is reduced and efficiency is maximized.

In this role, you would support the Front Line Leader and the plant in meeting production requirements, developing operators, and managing and facilitating daily operational activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective work environment. You would be responsible for ensuring quality standards are being met, ensuring the compliance of Flow Cell Certification, and maintaining production flow.

We offer our C-Admins:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Starting on Day 1 after affiliate hours are met and conversion has taken place.
• Starting pay rate of $20.20 per hour + shift premium
• Full time work on 2nd shift + OT

2nd: 3pm to 11:15pm

• Extra income opportunities with overtime
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Quarterly bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities within our company
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Requirements for this position:

• Two years manufacturing experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Forklift experience
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Can ensure a safe working environment for all employees and visitors
• Basic computer skills
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Keep a clean organized work environment
• Attention to detail and capacity to learn new skills
• Pass a criminal background check