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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.\nOur Brands:\nTherm-a-Rest, MSR, Platypus, SealLine, PackTowl, VariLite\nAbout the Role\nWe’re looking for a hands-on Production Lead who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and keeping a manufacturing team moving toward its goals.\nIn this role, you’ll provide day-to-day leadership to production operators while helping ensure safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency expectations are met. You’ll also serve as a technical resource on the floor, assisting with equipment setup, troubleshooting, process improvements, and other manufacturing needs.\nThis is a great opportunity for someone who has strong mechanical aptitude and production experience and is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead and provide day-to-day direction to production employees across assigned manufacturing lines.\nHelp ensure the team meets production goals, metrics, and daily priorities.\nPromote a safety-first environment and ensure required safety procedures and practices are followed.\nMonitor product quality and help identify and address issues on the production floor.\nProvide hands-on technical support with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production processes.\nPartner with the Production Supervisor and Manager to improve productivity and efficiency through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.\nDevelop a strong working knowledge of equipment, processes, and operations across the manufacturing floor.\nAssist with production reporting, documentation, and other administrative responsibilities.\nPerform routine equipment maintenance as outlined in work instructions.\nServe as a resource for production employees, helping answer questions, resolve issues, and keep work moving safely and efficiently.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nPrevious manufacturing, production, or related experience.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and an ability to troubleshoot production processes and equipment.\nDemonstrated ability to lead, support, or provide direction to others.\nStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality.\nGood communication and people skills.\nBasic computer proficiency, including email, reporting systems, and ERP software.\nAbility and willingness to learn multiple production processes and work areas.\nPhysical & Work Environment Requirements\nThis is an active, hands-on manufacturing role. 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You’ll have the opportunity to lead people, solve technical problems, improve manufacturing processes, and build your leadership skills while playing an important role in the success of the production team.\nSome of our amazing benefits include...\n3 weeks paid time off per year\n10 paid holidays\n1 Floating holiday\nOnsite position in Reno, NV \nGreat health benefits (medical, dental, vision)\n401(K) with company matching\nLife insurance paid by Cascade Designs\nActivity Gear Loaner Program and discounts on products purchased through Pro Deals\n$100 to spend on Cascades Designs products and an employee discount on all Cascade Designs gear!\nThe 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.\nCascade Designs Inc.\nCascade Designs began in 1972 with the simple desire to provide a more comfortable night outdoors. 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