Production Team Leader

## Description Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for over 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too! **Scope of Responsibility** Are you passionate about leading, developing, helping, and supporting others? Do you enjoy being the go to person while multi-tasking in your day to day? Are you motivated and strive to make positive impact with those you lead while being a Servant Leader? Cascade Engineering has an opening on 3rd shift as Production Team Leader. Our production leaders, known as C-Admins, support the Front-Line Leader and Plant operations by meeting production requirements, developing Levels A and B operators and facilitating daily activities to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective work environment. They maintain production flow, uphold quality standards, and ensure compliance with Flow Cell Certification. **Location:** North Plant (5145 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512) **Shift:** 3rd shift working from 11pm -7:10am (Sunday - Thursday with over time as required per business needs) **Target Pay:** $22.00 / hour (plus shift premium of $1.00 and quarterly bonus incentive) **What You'll Be Doing** - Support the production team by ensuring daily schedules are met, verifying defects, and accurately reporting them in the operations systems. Act as the first responder for scrap, downtime, or quality issues, escalating to Maintenance, Technical or Quality when needed - Perform first piece approvals, color checks, poke-yoke checks, and final inspections. Manage cell changeovers, setups, and small equipment adjustments using technical documents (Standard Work, Quality Criteria, Gage Instructions, packing specs) - Apply basic troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude to resolve minor issues and support production flow Manage cell - Partner with Lean department to establish and maintain Flow Cell Certifications; apply lean principles to improve efficiency and keep documentation current - Coach, mentor and oversee operators, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards - Maintain a safe and organized work environment; properly use and train others on PPE, safe lifting, conveyors, torches, and other equipment - Use operational and quality systems for data entry and analysis including MQ1 (quality), QAD/MODS (inventory control), and other production reporting - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area - Operate a forklift as needed to support production and material movement - Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives **Culture Bearer** - Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) - Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity - Values people regardless of their background - Exhibits the traits of a servant leader - Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence - Encourages open dialogue and communication - Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization - Pursues Excellence At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community. **If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply.** We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and…