Shop Foreman
Job in
Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Michigan, 48310, USA
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Apex Placement & Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Looking for an opportunity to help build and lead a brand-new manufacturing shift? APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an established plastics manufacturer seeking an experienced Midnight Shift Working Foreman to join their team.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who has strong injection molding experience and enjoys working alongside their team. The midnight shift is new and will initially operate with a skeleton crew, with plans to grow the team as production needs increase.
What's in it for you:
- Midnight shift 11:45 pm - 8:15 am
- Monday - Saturday morning
- Shift concludes with plant shutdown at approximately 8:15 a.m. Saturday
- Opportunity to help build and develop a new shift
- Long-term growth opportunity with an established manufacturing operation
What your day will look like:
- Serve as a working Foreman, providing hands-on support while supervising midnight shift operations
- Lead a team that will grow to include up to 12 Machine Operators, 1 Material Handler, 1 Quality Control team member, and 1 Floor Person
- Assist with the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of injection molding equipment
- Support operators with molding issues and production concerns
- Monitor production to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are maintained
- Coordinate workflow and employee assignments throughout the shift
- Work closely with Quality Control and Material Handling to keep production running efficiently
- Assist with training and developing new employees as the shift expands
- Oversee the proper shutdown of operations at the end of the production week
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment
- Communicate production issues, staffing concerns, and equipment needs to management
What we're looking for:
- Previous injection molding experience is required
- Previous lead, Foreman, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong hands-on knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment
- Comfortable working with polyurethane molding
- Experience working with aluminum tooling is highly preferred
- Familiarity with molding products such as industrial dunnage is a plus
- Ability and willingness to work alongside the production team
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate employees
- Dependable and comfortable helping establish a new shift from the ground up
- Strong commitment to quality and workplace safety
At APEX Placement and Consulting, we believe diverse teams make stronger workplaces.
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