Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molding/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too!

Scope of Responsibility

Join Cascade Engineering as a Logistics/Traffic Supervisor. This position will be responsible for managing all incoming and outgoing shipments.  Manage Traffic Specialist and Truck Drivers. Responsible for customer portals including delivery, daily shipping requirements, and customer pickup schedules. Ensure all drivers are meeting DOT requirements. Manage and update USMCA’s and COO’s per customer requirements.

Location: Buursma Plant (4950 37^th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512)

Shift: Day – typically 7am to 4pm

Target Pay: $63,186.00 - $87,113.000

Responsibilities

Day to Day - Manage and record inventory of current trailers on campus and report out to management weekly - at minimum, take the lead on incident report investigation for the department, including coordination of trailer damage and truck repairs. Manages and reviews freight bills for payment, and provide back up to the Logistics Manager as needed

Customer Focus - Manage shipments and deliveries to ensure that our customers’ needs are met at the best possible cost, Coordinate ship schedule for all inter-company shipments, Verify shipments from previous day for accuracy, manage the tracking of selected customer returnable shipments, Manage customer portals, as required, Understands and be able to transmit ASN’s (where applicable) including how to troubleshoot errors and verify ASN acceptance, Create customs paperwork for all international shipments (incoming and outgoing), Liaison between customer service, carriers, materials, and shipping departments, Collaborate and communicate with other departments within the organization

Coaching, Training and Development - Directly supervise Truck Drivers and Traffic Specialist, Manage truck routes, Review DOT requirements for Truck drivers and address as needed, Lead, manage, mentor and develop direct reports and other duties as assigned

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community.  If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply.  We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success. 

Culture Bearer

• CES methodology and thinking with an emphasis on True North
• Understands and supports the values of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL)
• Exhibits high moral and ethical standards and high integrity
• Values people regardless of their background
• Exhibits the traits of a servant leader
• Exhibit the principles of 7 Habits and Emotional Intelligence
• Encourages open dialogue and communication
• Develops high trust relationships within all levels of the organization
• Responsible for relations with the communities being served by the organization and the general public
• Represents the organization as appropriate with community organizations, government officials, and other constituencies
• Pursues Excellence

• High School Diploma / GED or international equivalency
• 3+ years of formal leadership experience along with coaching, training and development
• 5+ years of shipping experience in understanding customer requirements, BOL, carrier routing, etc.
• Experience working with and understanding DOT requirements
• Knowledge of customs paperwork for all international shipments (incoming and outgoing)
• Prior experience working in customer portals
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of conducting trailer audits
• Valid driver’s license and forklift license
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products, including internet and email.
• Ability to prioritize and multi task with a sense of urgency

Preferred Education, Experience and Core Competency Requirements

• Bachelors with 1-2 years of experience of supervising, coaching and developing staff
• Experience in manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs