Production Lead - 1st Shift

Grand Rapids - H2, 2455 Oak Industrial Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Posted Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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.)

1st Shift 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM (Monday through Friday) And every other weekend

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

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Grand Rapids - H2, 2455 Oak Industrial Drive, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America