Production Lead I- 1st Shift

Maker's Pride; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Grand Rapids is seeking a Production Lead to guide and train production employees. This role involves coordinating quality checks and ensuring safety on the production line. If you have leadership abilities and experience in manufacturing, apply now for this opportunity!

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Short & Long-term Disability

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Guide and train production employees on the production line.
• Maintain employee and product safety.
• Monitor usages and paperwork.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Job description

Grand Rapids - H1, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM

1st Shift Position

Hours: 1st Shift 6:55AM - 3PM (M-F) And every other weekend

Weekend work is required.


What We Offer:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

Job Summary

Guide and train production employees and coordinate quality checks on assigned production line.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and will be responsible for training and directing 12-40 employees
• Maintain employee and product safety
• Production & Quality conscientious
• Monitor usages and paperwork

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated
• Personable
• Influential
• Organized

Ability to:

• Follow-up
• Be Punctual and Outgoing
• Communicate and work well with others in a plant environment
• Successfully multi-task
• Ensure collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and company staff
• Trouble Shoot
• MS Office Suite and SAP preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, climb stairs on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds on a frequent basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing

Interested in the Production Lead role? Apply now for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.

Grand Rapids - H1, Kentwood, Michigan, United States of America