Lead Production Team: Safety, Efficiency & Growth

Americhem; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

3 weeks of paid time off

Paid lunch

Free uniforms

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid disability and life

401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar on 3%,

50% match on next 2%

Job summary

Americhem is hiring a Production Team Lead in Grand Rapids, MI to direct shift activities and support compounding and manufacturing processes. You will coordinate production with the lab, logistics, and maintenance teams to meet customer specs and production schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and leadership experience in manufacturing. Training on both shifts is expected, with some Saturdays possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and processes.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite or Oracle and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Direct shift activities to ensure safe production and adherence to schedules.
• Lead operator role and run equipment to support business continuity.
• Communicate daily goals, gaps, and end-of-shift reports clearly.
• Coordinate with lab, production, logistics, and maintenance teams.
• Support training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Math and analytical skills

Dependable and self-motivated

Written communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher in management, quality, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Oracle

Job description

Americhem is hiring a Production Team Lead in Grand Rapids, MI to direct shift activities and support compounding and manufacturing processes. You will coordinate production with the lab, logistics, and maintenance teams to meet customer specs and production schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, strong mechanical aptitude, and leadership experience in manufacturing. Training on both shifts is expected, with some Saturdays possible.