Production Supervisor - Nights

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

Lead the Line. Inspire the Team. Drive Results.

Join Cascade Engineering as a Production Supervisor (internally known as a Front Line Leader). We call this role a Front Line Leader because it's about more than supervising production, it's about leading people, building culture, and delivering results. As the leader of your shift, you'll be responsible for safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and team performance while creating an environment where employees are engaged, developed, and empowered to succeed. You'll set the pace on the production floor, communicate expectations, remove barriers, solve problems, and ensure your team has the support needed to meet customer and business goals.


As a hands-on leader, you'll coach and develop employees, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. From optimizing labor and improving efficiency to reducing scrap, increasing OEE, and fostering a culture rooted in accountability and Servant Leadership, you'll have a direct impact on both people and performance every day. If you're energized by developing teams, making decisions, and leading from the front in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.


Location: Buursma Plant(4950 37th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Shift: Night Shift from 6pm - 6:10am (rotating schedule: 3 days one week, 4 days the next including every other weekend)

Target Pay: The target starting base salary for this position is $58,000.00 - $88,000.00 / year (plus quarterly bonus incentive). Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Cascade Engineering considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver on established key performance indicators (KPIs), including reduced turnover and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) minimized downtime and scrap, on time first piece approvals, labor efficiency, customer concerns, schedule attainment, and completion of performance reviews and PFC audits
• Plan and allocate labor in line with production schedule to meet customer demands while maintaining high product quality
• Lead and/or participate in data driven root cause problem solving to drive KPI improvements
• Communicate effectively through pre-shift and shift meetings, handoffs between shifts, and end of shift reporting
• Collaborate with leaders and departments to ensure company goals, strategies, and policies are implemented consistently
• Enforce company policies with HR partners, providing timely, fair and consistent performance feedback
• Ensure compliance with product quality standards (ISO, TS16949, IATF, etc.), work instructions and procedures
• Maintain employee records, manage payroll/timekeeping, approve PTO requests and address pay or benefit concerns
• Navigate and utilize (QAD), MES (MODS), and Human Resources Systems (UKG)
• Coach, mentor and onboard employees, fostering an inclusive, accountable team environment. Ensure training, progression documentation, PFC audits are completed accurately and on time
• Promote workplace safety and housekeeping by reviewing incident reports, conduct investigations, and coordinating with support departments
• Optimize workstation layouts for efficiency, ergonomics and tool availability
• Drive continuous improvements by eliminating process variations and implementing improvements aligned with plant strategic objectives and mission center priorities
• Participates in leadership forums, complete leadership development classes and maintain required training
• Operate forklift as needed to support production
• 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 want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• 2-5 years of experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation and leadership skills; including conflict resolution and team building
• Experience in coaching, training, and counseling employees
• Knowledge of quality systems (ISO, TS16949, IATF, etc.)
• High degree of initiative with the ability to work independently
• Commitment to Cascade Culture values including Triple Bottom Line, Servant Leadership, and 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, climb stairs, and perform repetitive movements in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials, parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally operate production equipment and machinery to support training, troubleshooting, staffing needs, and operational requirements
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, varying temperatures, and other production-related conditions while wearing required PPE

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 + years of experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff
• Knowledge of plastic properties and behavior under molding conditions and plastic injection molding equipment
• Experience with process control, documentation, first piece approvals and quality
• Ability to support technical team in activities including color and mold changes, writing deviations, and other processing tasks
• Proficiency in English and Spanish or another language

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match - Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid)
• Onsite Medical Clinic

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs