Production Lead

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

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Production Lead who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and keeping a manufacturing team moving toward its goals.

In 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.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has strong mechanical aptitude and production experience and is ready to take on greater leadership responsibility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and provide day-to-day direction to production employees across assigned manufacturing lines.
• Help ensure the team meets production goals, metrics, and daily priorities.
• Promote a safety-first environment and ensure required safety procedures and practices are followed.
• Monitor product quality and help identify and address issues on the production floor.
• Provide hands-on technical support with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and production processes.
• Partner with the Production Supervisor and Manager to improve productivity and efficiency through Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop a strong working knowledge of equipment, processes, and operations across the manufacturing floor.
• Assist with production reporting, documentation, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance as outlined in work instructions.
• Serve as a resource for production employees, helping answer questions, resolve issues, and keep work moving safely and efficiently.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous manufacturing, production, or related experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and an ability to troubleshoot production processes and equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, support, or provide direction to others.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and people skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, reporting systems, and ERP software.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple production processes and work areas.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing role. Team members must be able to:

• Stand and walk for approximately 8 to 10 hours during a shift.
• Shifts are fixed - No rotations!
• Consistently lift up to 25 pounds independently.
• Work in a relaxed (compared to most around us) warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses.
• Safely work around production equipment and machinery.

Why This Role?

This position is a great next step for an experienced production employee who enjoys being the person others turn to for help. 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.

Some of our amazing benefits include...

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.