3rd Shift Production Supervisor

MME group Inc.; Vadnais Heights (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MME Group Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor for our Vadnais Heights facility, responsible for leading a plastic injection molding team, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will schedule staff, monitor KPIs, perform coaching, and drive daily improvements.

The role requires 2+ years supervisory experience in plastics, familiarity with ERP systems, and strong communication. Must have a high school diploma and legal work status in the United States.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred
• Ability to read production instructions and measure quality

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations and ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets
• Schedule personnel and coordinate with cross-functional teams
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to direct reports

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plastic injection molding

Quality inspection

ERP familiarity

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor ERP

MS Office

Job description

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

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Primary Responsibilities :

• Make informed decisions using SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) principles.
• Schedule personnel according to production priorities.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Provide clear direction and support to direct reports to meet team and organizational goals.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback—both positive and developmental.
• Actively participate in job start‑up and end‑of‑run processes, including Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Participate in all active Performance Qualification (PQ) jobs.
• Consistently achieve daily MME KPI targets to support monthly goals.
• Conduct regular floor walks to ensure operations are running smoothly and product quality is maintained.
• Communicate pass‑downs effectively to incoming shifts.
• Lead weekly shift meetings to ensure alignment and engagement.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication across all levels of the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by generating and supporting new ideas.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports.
• Enforce and follow all MME Group, Inc. quality standards and guidelines.
• Verify completion of required training for all new team members.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Maintain and manage 5S standards within the production area.
• Work cross‑functionally with other departments to foster collaboration.
• Promote a positive team culture, recognize achievements, and champion teamwork.
• Safely transport, store, install, and remove injection molds.
• Set up auxiliary equipment as required at the press.
• Follow setup/cycle sheets and floor operation procedures.
• Document process changes and maintain part quality.
• Monitor presses and process control, conducting mold PM as required.Verify setup documents and visually inspect parts for defects.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes during mold setup.
• Perform walk‑through with previous shift technician and hourly checks of presses.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Start up, set up, and troubleshooting of post molding equipment such as pad printers, hot plate welders, ultra sonic welding, vision systems, robotic end of arms, PLCs, and other equipment.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid identification and authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in plastic injection molding manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a quality inspection role.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Participation in major company projects involving creative problem‑solving (e.g., productivity improvements, customer tour enhancements, facility renovations, program/talent transfers).
• Familiarity with Epicor ERP system preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend production instructions, policies, safety procedures, and business communications.
• Intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and use of decimals in various units of measure.
• Ability to accurately record production data and inspect product quality visually.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with team members at all levels.
• Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, and stoop as required within office and shop environments.
• Embodies MME Group’s Core Values
  • We Are Customer Focused
  • We Execute
  • We Are Respectful
  • We Win Together

For California Residents

We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation); professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes).

The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity).

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