Production Lead 2nd Shift

Engineering Industries, Inc.; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Profit sharing

Career growth

Job summary

Engineering Industries is seeking a Production Lead for the 2nd shift in a 100% employee-owned manufacturing environment. This hands-on role combines technical processing knowledge with team leadership to keep injection molding operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on injection molding experience, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a proactive leadership mindset to support coworkers and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of injection molding processes including set up and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding and quality maintenance.
• Leadership mindset with initiative and teamwork focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2nd shift operations on the production floor and support startup/shutdowns.
• Assist press operators with troubleshooting to keep production running smoothly.
• Monitor machine performance, adjust processing parameters, and ensure product quality.
• Identify production issues, investigate root causes, and communicate improvements to Supervisors.
• Promote safe work practices and set a positive example for the team.

Skills

Injection molding understanding

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership mindset

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Lead

2nd Shift | 100% Employee-Owned Manufacturing Company

Are you an experienced injection molding professional who enjoys solving problems, supporting others, and taking initiative? Engineering Industries is looking for a Production Lead to help keep our 2nd shift operations running smoothly. This hands-on role combines technical processing knowledge with the opportunity to support team members, troubleshoot challenges, and lead by example on the production floor.

What We Do

Engineering Industries has been manufacturing custom plastic injection molded components since 1963. We're a certified Great Place to Work and a 100% employee-owned company, meaning our employees have a direct stake in the success we build together.

What You'll Do

• Support production startups, shutdowns, and daily operations alongside supervisors.
• Assist press operators with troubleshooting process and equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance, adjust processing parameters, and help maintain product quality.
• Identify production issues, investigate root causes, and communicate recommended improvements to Supervisors and Engineering.
• Promote safe work practices and provide a positive example for other team members.

What We're Looking For

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of hands-on injection molding processing experience.
• Strong understanding of injection molding processes, including set up, processing, troubleshooting and Scientific Molding Principles.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• A leadership mindset with the ability to take initiative, support coworkers, and lead by example.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and adapt to changing production needs.

Why Join Us?

• Employee Ownership: Share in the success you create through our Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP).
• Success Sharing: Participate in our profit-sharing program.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your skills and grow professionally.

At Engineering Industries, we believe in adapting, overcoming, thriving, and taking ownership of what we do. If you have the experience, enjoy helping others succeed, and are ready to take on a leadership role on the production floor, we'd love to hear from you!