Night Shift Supervisor - Plastic Injection Molding

MMI Engineered Solutions is currently seeking a hands‑on, results‑driven Shift Supervisor to join our Production team. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating production employees, overseeing injection molding operations, and ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are consistently met. The Shift Supervisor will work closely with Mold Setters, Material Handlers, Quality, and Management to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing operations.

This position is highly hands‑on and floor‑focused, requiring direct involvement in production, mold changes, job startups, troubleshooting, and employee supervision. This is not a desk‑only supervisory role.

Shift

Schedule:

Monday through Wednesday 12:00am-6:15am and alternating Thursday/Friday or Saturday/Sunday 6:00pm-6:15am.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of production employees including operators, assemblers, inspectors, and material handlers
• Ensure all safety, quality, and production standards are consistently followed
• Plan and assign work, monitor production schedules, and adjust staffing to meet production goals and earned hours
• Oversee job setups, mold changes, startups, and shutdowns to ensure jobs run efficiently and meet quality standards
• Troubleshoot equipment, process, and quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed
• Monitor production rates, scrap, and efficiency; communicate issues impacting cost, quality, or delivery
• Ensure work cells are properly set up, organized, and compliant with safety and quality requirements
• Coordinate with Mold Setters, Material Handlers, Quality, and Management to ensure smooth production operations
• Stop production for safety or quality concerns

• Maintain daily production reporting, attendance records, and shift handoff communication
• Train, coach, and evaluate employees; support employee development and performance management
• Verify employees are properly trained and following standard work and safety procedures
• Review previous shift issues including quality alerts, scrap, and production concerns
• Communicate with other supervisors and management regarding production, staffing, and operational issues

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in an injection molding manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of injection molding processes, materials, and equipment
• Experience with mold setup, process startup, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated leadership ability including training, coaching, and performance management
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and production schedules
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Basic math and computer skills required (Microsoft Office; IQMS experience a plus)
• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed to meet production demands

• Manufacturing‑floor–focused role with significant hands‑on involvement
• Standing, reaching, bending, lifting items (up to 50lbs), stepping in and out of certain equipment.
• Standing and walking for extended periods in areas that may be hot, noisy, and dusty.
• May require operation of manual and power hand tools.
• Commitment to safety, ergonomics, and environmental standards

• A rich Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long and Short‑Term Disability (Company Paid), a robust Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Up to Ten (10) paid holidays (including one diversity holiday)
• Perfect Attendance and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities (up to $200 per referral)
• Opportunities for growth and job training, for energetic, career‑minded individuals.
• Located in Saline, MI just minutes from Planet Fitness,…