Job Description

About Proper Beverage Company

At Proper Beverage Company, we believe in doing things the right way - with integrity, precision, and a focus on quality. As a rapidly growing, locally owned business, our mission is to craft beverages that our partners and their customers can trust and enjoy. Guided by our vision to be a leader in the beverage industry, we're driven by innovation, efficiency, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Led by a hands-on CEO and supported by a dedicated leadership team, Proper Beverage is a place where hard work is recognized, career growth is encouraged, and every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact. We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, and a collaborative environment where people can thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Information

Job Title

Lead Production Associate

Location

4432 S. Buttermilk Ct. Suite 400 Hudsonville, MI 49426

Company

Proper Beverage Company

Department

Production

Reports To

Production Supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Job Summary

The Lead Production Associate plays a key role in maintaining the organization, accuracy, and safety of the warehouse operations at Proper Beverage Co. This position is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse activities, ensuring proper execution of orders, and supporting both inventory and logistics functions as needed. The Lead Production Supervisor will supervise and train warehouse team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, correctly, and in compliance with company standards. Additionally, this role serves as the backup to the Production Supervisor and is expected to step in to support or manage production activities when needed.

This is a full-time, 3rd shift position. The schedule is Sunday night through Thursday night from 11pm to 7:30am.

Responsibilities

Warehouse Organization & Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment
• Promote and enforce safety procedures to minimize risks and ensure compliance with OSHA and internal standards

Execution of Production Orders

• Ensure production orders are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with scheduling requirements
• Verify that all incoming and outgoing materials related to production are properly documented and meet quality standards

Team Supervision & Training

• Manage warehouse staff schedules, priorities, and daily assignments
• Ensure warehouse staff are trained in proper procedures, safety protocols, and operational expectations
• Provide support, coaching, and performance feedback to warehouse employees

Cross-Departmental Support

• Assist the Inventory team with cycle counts, inventory tracking, and material reconciliation as needed
• Support the Logistics team with loading/unloading schedules, outbound coordination, and internal movement of goods

Production Backup Support

• Act as the backup to the Production Supervisor during breaks, absences, or as needed
• Oversee production floor activities, ensuring proper staffing, break coverage, and workflow continuity
• Monitor production KPIs and escalate issues when necessary
• Support coordination between production and warehouse functions to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

All other duties as assigned

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse or related field
• Proven leadership experience in a warehouse setting, preferred
• Good communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift up to 50 pounds
• Knowledge of safety protocols and willingness to adhere to company policies and procedures