Production Supervisor

Cascade Engineering-posted 3 months ago
$50,568 - $75,030/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Grand Rapids, MI
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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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: Cascade Engineering has an opening for a Front Line Leader. This position will be responsible for quality, cost, and delivery of products produced by the production team for their assigned shift. Provide daily direction and leadership to their team and ensure they can effectively do their jobs. Responsible for KPIs crucial to the success of the shift, including safety, OEE, utilization, scrap, overtime, 6S, continuous improvement, and retention/turnover. Responsible for their team members' training, coaching, promotion, and development. Also responsible for the enforcement of company policies, handling employee concerns, and issuing discipline in conjunction with their HR partners. Reports to the Plant Manager at the Buursma Plant.

  • 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
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives
  • 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
  • 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
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
  • Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
  • 401K with match - Starting on Day 1
  • Quarterly Bonus Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
  • Onsite Health Clinic
  • Weekly Pay
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Smoking Cessation Products and Program
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