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Shift Supervisor – Plastic Injection Molding

  • Utica, MI

Shift Supervisor – Plastic Injection Molding

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Based on Experience
Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor / Process Technician to oversee daily plastic injection molding operations. This hands-on leadership role combines production supervision, injection molding troubleshooting, employee training, and quality control to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.
  • Direct, train, and support production employees while maintaining positive employee relations.
  • Monitor injection molding processes and ensure compliance with approved master setup sheets.
  • Troubleshoot injection molding machines, process issues, tooling, and auxiliary equipment.
  • Perform process verifications, respond to deviations, and document approved process changes.
  • Coordinate equipment inspections, maintenance needs, and timely repairs.
  • Perform tooling setups as needed to support production schedules.
  • Communicate production concerns, equipment issues, and shift updates to management and incoming supervisors.
  • Maintain accurate production records, shift documentation, and process reports.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives, problem-solving, and waste reduction.
  • Ensure compliance with manufacturing safety procedures and applicable IATF quality standards.
  • Conduct employee performance reviews and maintain a clean, organized production environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with injection molding machine setup, processing, and troubleshooting.
  • Previous production supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Ability to troubleshoot molding equipment, auxiliary systems, and process-related issues.
  • Knowledge of master setup sheets, process verification procedures, and production documentation.
  • Understanding of manufacturing safety practices and quality standards, including IATF.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with management, engineering, and production teams.
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