Lead Production Technician - Lean & Troubleshooting

Cascade Designs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid time off per year

10 paid holidays

1 Floating holiday

Onsite position in Reno, NV

401(K) with company matching

Life insurance paid by Cascade Designs

Activity Gear Loaner Program and Casc.

employee discount on Cascade Designs

$100 to spend on Cascade Designs gear

Job summary

Cascade Designs, Reno, NV, is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to direct daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will provide on-floor leadership, assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on leading operators, meeting production goals, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment while developing your leadership responsibilities within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing, production experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production processes and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support, or direct others.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, reporting systems, and ERP software.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple production processes and work areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide day-to-day direction to production employees across assigned manufacturing lines.
• Help ensure the team meets production goals, metrics, and daily priorities.
• Promote a safety-first environment and ensure required safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor product quality and help identify and address issues on the production floor.
• Provide hands-on technical support with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production processes.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor and Manager to improve productivity and efficiency through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of equipment, processes, and operations across the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with production reporting, documentation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as outlined in work instructions.
• Serve as a resource for production employees, helping answer questions, resolve issues, and keep work moving safely and efficiently.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership

Communication

Computer proficiency

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Cascade Designs, Reno, NV, is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to direct daily manufacturing operations and drive safety, quality, and productivity. You will provide on-floor leadership, assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role focuses on leading operators, meeting production goals, and maintaining a safe, efficient work environment while developing your leadership responsibilities within a dynamic manufacturing setting.