Production Supervisor (2nd Shift) Want to work and play in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains? Cascade Designs, home to MSR, Therm-a-Rest, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl and VariLite, is now headquartered in Reno, NV. Just over an hour from Lake Tahoe with 300 days of sunshine each year, this is the perfect work and play destination for outdoor adventurers at every level. We are seeking passionate, driven, curious people who not only love the outdoors but strive to bring the same passion and curiosity into their work with them every day.
Our Brands:
Therm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl, VariLite Position Overview We are looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our production team and help ensure we meet our goals for safety, quality, cost, work order completion, and continuous improvement. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supervising approximately 35–60 employees, including production operators, temporary employees, production leads, and the raw material coordinator. You’ll work closely with employees on the production floor, solving problems, developing your team, and keeping production moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule. What You’ll Do
- Lead daily production activities for 2nd shift, including assigning work, setting priorities, preparing shift schedules, and monitoring progress toward production goals.
- Maintain a safety-first work environment by ensuring HSO requirements are completed, employees follow established safety procedures, and required PPE is worn.
- Ensure employees are properly trained on applicable work instructions, processes, equipment operation, setups, changeovers, and safe work practices.
- Train and develop regular and temporary employees while ensuring required training documentation is completed and maintained.
- Maintain product and process quality to ensure components and finished goods meet drawings, specifications, and work instructions, with an emphasis on doing the job right the first time.
- Troubleshoot production challenges, including equipment malfunctions, material shortages, workflow disruptions, and other issues affecting the shift.
- Set daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and help the team stay focused on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time completion.
- Coach, develop, and evaluate production employees to support strong performance and an effective working environment.
- Maintain production records, downtime logs, and shift reports.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas and reinforce 5S/6S standards throughout the production floor.
- Participate in employee selection, including interviews, as well as performance management and disciplinary processes.
- Review and approve employee hours accurately and on time to support payroll processing.
- Partner across shifts and departments to create a professional, productive, and collaborative working environment.
- Ensure Medical orders are processed in accordance with customer ship dates and that the Medical warehouse remains organized and maintained.
- Participate in Kaizen events and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve production processes, efficiency, and workplace organization.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum of 4 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably in a culturally diverse work environment
- Experience supervising a production team of approximately 35–60 employees
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, functions, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and mechanical aptitude
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, other Microsoft Office applications, and MRP systems
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
Work Environment
- Manufacturing and warehouse environment
- Sitting and/or standing for 8–10 hours per day
- Required use of appropriate PPE, including safety glasses
- Overtime may be required based on production needs, including occasional weekend work
- Onsite position in Reno, NV
Some of our amazing benefits include...
- 3 weeks paid time off per year
- 10 paid holidays
- 1 Floating holiday
- Onsite position in Reno, NV
- Great health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401(K) with company matching
- Life insurance paid by Cascade Designs
- Activity Gear Loaner Program and discounts on products purchased through Pro Deals
- $100 to spend on Cascades Designs products and an employee discount on all Cascade Designs gear!
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Cascade Designs Inc. Cascade Designs began in 1972 with the simple desire to provide a more comfortable night outdoors. Since then, we have grown to become the parent company of some of the most respected brands in the outdoor industry. Though much has changed over the years, our methods for achieving excellence have not. We believe that manufacturing many of our products in our own U.S. and European facilities is an essential element in maintaining the quality users deserve, and that by striving to exceed our customers’ expectations of service, we will be successful for many years to come. Our core purpose is to provide innovative, useful and long-lasting products that improve the adventures and wellbeing of our customers. Cascade Designs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
Monday thru Friday 2:45pm - 11:15pm (Overtime as required)
