Night Shift Supervisor - Plastic Injection Molding

MMI Engineered Solutions, Inc.; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company-paid Disability

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays (up to 10)

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

MMI Engineered Solutions, based in Saline, Michigan, is seeking a hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead our production team on the injection molding floor. You will supervise operators, setters, and material handlers, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with mold changes and startups to keep production on schedule.

This role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience, strong knowledge of injection molding processes, and the ability to read blueprints and work orders.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Injection molding

Mold setup

Process startup

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

IQMS experience

Tools

IQMS

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Floor Supervision

• 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

Administrative Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment & Expectations

• 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

Why Work at MMI?

• 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, Emagine Saline, and hundreds of local businesses!

Who We Are:

MMI is a plastic injection molding and engineering solutions provider headquartered in Saline, Michigan, with offices in Troy, Warren, and Monterrey, Mexico. We specialize in delivering engineering solutions for advanced composites and engineered resins across diverse industries.

Our mission is simple: Deliver a Quality Product, On Time, at a Competitive Price. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming workplace where innovation thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

MMI Engineered Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All MMI Engineered Solutions employees complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen. MMI Engineered Solutions is an alcohol and drug free workplace.