Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Description

Manufacturing Team Lead, Grand Rapids MI

• $22/hour
• Weekly Pay

Job Description

Oversees production activities, guiding a small team in cutting, packaging, and order preparation. This role combines hands‑on operation of equipment with frontline supervision to ensure safe, efficient, and timely completion of customer orders. The Team Lead maintains organized work areas, supports continuous improvement, and helps standardize processes and cycle times.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members performing water jet cutting, die cutting, over bagging, packaging, and order preparation.
• Organize and maintain clean, safe, and efficient work areas throughout the shift.
• Operate post‑process equipment and assist in establishing standard work instructions and cycle times.
• Ensure production schedules are followed and customer order commitments are consistently met.
• Help track and communicate key production metrics, such as on‑time delivery and scrap rates, to the team and leadership.
• Train new and current employees on production processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to keep all production equipment properly serviced and running reliably.
• Maintain accurate inventory of blanks and packaging materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Assist with creating customer samples to support new or existing product requirements.
• Support other manufacturing areas as needed to meet overall production goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jenison, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $45760.00/yr.

They are eligible for benefits after the first 30 days on assignment. They also have sick pay which is accrued and up to 72 hours per year. As well as additional PTO and holidays. Full benefit package offered.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jenison,MI.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.