Lead Production Associate - 3rd Shift

Proper Beverage Company; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Beverage Company seeks a Lead Production Associate for their warehouse operations in Greater Grand Rapids, MI. This full-time position involves overseeing warehouse staff, ensuring safety compliance, and managing production orders. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a warehouse environment and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse or related field.
• Proven leadership experience in a warehouse setting, preferred.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse activities and ensure proper execution of orders.
• Manage warehouse staff schedules, priorities, and training.
• Act as the backup to the Production Supervisor and oversee production activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

Knowledge of safety protocols

Job description

Proper Beverage Company is a rapidly growing, locally owned company dedicated to producing high-quality beverages. With a strong commitment to efficiency, innovation, and quality, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture that promotes both personal and professional growth. Led by a hands-on CEO who is passionate about the success of the business and its employees, Proper Beverage offers competitive wages, ample career advancement opportunities, and a work environment where hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded. Join us and be a part of a thriving company making a difference in the beverage industry!

Job Information

Job Title: Lead Production Associate

Location: Greater Grand Rapids, MI

Job Summary

The Lead Production Associate plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and safety of the warehouse operations at Proper Beverage Co. This position is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities, ensuring proper execution of orders, and supporting both inventory and logistics functions as needed. The Lead Production Supervisor will supervise and train warehouse team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, correctly, and in compliance with company standards. Additionally, this role serves as the backup to the Production Supervisor and is expected to step in to support or manage production activities when needed.

This is a full-time, 3rd shift position. The schedule is Sunday night through Thursday night from 11pm to 7:30am.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Organization & Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment
• Promote and enforce safety procedures to minimize risks and ensure compliance with OSHA and internal standards

Execution of Production Orders

• Ensure production orders are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with scheduling requirements
• Verify that all incoming and outgoing materials related to production are properly documented and meet quality standards

Team Supervision & Training

• Manage warehouse staff schedules, priorities, and daily assignments
• Ensure warehouse staff are trained in proper procedures, safety protocols, and operational expectations
• Provide support, coaching, and performance feedback to warehouse employees

Cross-Departmental Support

• Assist the Inventory team with cycle counts, inventory tracking, and material reconciliation as needed
• Support the Logistics team with loading/unloading schedules, outbound coordination, and internal movement of goods

Production Backup Support

• Act as the backup to the Production Supervisor during breaks, absences, or as needed
• Oversee production floor activities, ensuring proper staffing, break coverage, and workflow continuity
• Monitor production KPIs and escalate issues when necessary
• Support coordination between production and warehouse functions to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

All other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse or related field
• Proven leadership experience in a warehouse setting, preferred
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of safety protocols and willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures