1st Shift Production Team Lead

Willow Lake, 1185 Willow Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervises and monitors the work of machine and assembly operators.
• Follows and enforces MME Group safety guidelines.
• Follows and enforces MME Group quality guidelines.
• Completes training for all new shift team members.
• Communicates and works effectively with the other team members.
• Shares ideas on how the team can be improved and solve any problems which are occurring, making sure that all operation sheets have correct information on them.
• To record and make accurate records of product produced.
• Ensure proper documentation by Material Handlers and Process Technicians when changing work orders.
• Visually inspects parts for visual defects such as shorts, flash, contamination etc.
• Notify shift Process Techs of any visual problems with the product.
• Complete walk through of areas and make notes about cleanliness, have operators take care of their area.
• Drive the culture, provide recognition, and emphasize teamwork.

Quality Responsibilities:

• Provide effective quality technical support to Plastic Injection Molding and assembly operations.
• Work effectively with engineers, technicians, supervisors, and floor personnel to resolve day-to-day issues, achieve team objectives, and promote quality principles.
• Use MME Procedures, Work Instructions, Forms and other QMS elements to ensure continuing adherence to MME and regulatory requirements.
• Initiate change requests to update or improve quality or product documentation.
• Performs Final Inspection of products.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• High School or GED required.
• Valid identification and the ability to legally work in the United States.
• Three years working in the manufacturing of plastic injection molding.
• Previously employed at MME Group as a Machine Operator III.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions, policy manuals, safety instructions, short correspondence and business memorandums.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
• Basic knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
• To perform intermediate mathematical computations (examples: add, subtract, and divide in all unit of measure, using whole numbers and decimals);
• Ability to occasionally lift 30lbs unaided.
• Walking and stair climbing is required within the office/shop areas.
• Ability to stand, bend and stoop.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.

Willow Lake, 1185 Willow Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, United States of America