Forman - Shift Supervisor

Jobandtalent; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobandtalent in Sterling Heights is recruiting a Foreman - Shift Supervisor to lead a shift of machine operators, set-up technicians, and quality inspectors in a plastic injection molding plant. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time production on the third shift.

Key duties include supervising daily operations, assigning workloads, performing or overseeing mold changes and machine setups, optimizing cycle times, enforcing lock-out/tag-out and PPE rules, and tracking output, scrap,

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of shift supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machines, thermoplastics, resins, and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily plant operations, workflow, and personnel on the assigned shift.
• Assign workloads based on production schedules and employee skill sets.
• Perform or oversee mold changes, machine setups, startups, and color changes.
• Set and adjust molding process parameters to optimize part quality and cycle times.
• Enforce all plant safety rules, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Track and record production output, scrap rates, downtime, and inventory transactions.

Skills

Shift supervision

Injection molding

Leadership

Job description

At Job&Talent, we are recruiting for a Foreman - Shift Supervisor to work with a leading plastic injection molding company in Sterling Heights. This hands-on role involves leading a shift of machine operators, set-up technicians, and quality inspectors to ensure manufacturing outputs meet safety, quality, and schedule targets.

Shift Patterns

• Third Shift: 12:00am to 8:00am

Pay Rates

• 23.00 - 25.00 USD hourly

Must-have requirements for Foreman - Shift Supervisor

• 1 to 3 years of shift supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machines, thermoplastics, resins, and auxiliary equipment.

Desirable requirements for Foreman - Shift Supervisor

• Ability to read blueprints, part specifications, and quality control documentation.
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving mindset capable of working under pressure.

Role for Foreman - Shift Supervisor

• Supervise daily plant operations, workflow, and personnel on the assigned shift.
• Assign workloads based on production schedules and employee skill sets.
• Perform or oversee mold changes, machine setups, startups, and color changes.
• Set and adjust molding process parameters to optimize part quality and cycle times.
• Enforce all plant safety rules, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Track and record production output, scrap rates, downtime, and inventory transactions.

Location

Sterling Heights.

This is an amazing opportunity if you are looking for Foreman - Shift Supervisor jobs in Sterling Heights. Sign your contract with Job&Talent for some great working benefits and professional stability.