Shift Lead, Injection Molding & Lean Quality

MMI Engineered Solutions; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Job summary

MMI Engineered Solutions is seeking a hands-on shift operations leader for its Warren, MI facility. You will champion safety, quality, and performance while coordinating with Scheduling, Engineering, and Quality to keep the production plan on track.

You’ll oversee molding setup, train staff, manage labor, and drive lean practices in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in an injection molding environment.
• Strong command of molding variables (pressure, heat, material flow).
• Proven people leadership: coaching, feedback, and team development.
• Mechanical/process troubleshooting and problem-solving strengths.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Outlook, Word); IQMS ERP experience is a plus.
• Clear communicator of standards, procedures, and expectations.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience managing team timecards.
• Maintenance background in plastic injection molding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support team members to achieve safety, quality, and production targets.
• Deploy labor, manage mold changes, and set up the floor to meet the production plan.
• Ensure adherence to standardized work, quality verifications, and all safety policies.
• Oversee setup and operation of injection molding machines and auxiliary systems.
• Track performance; elevate issues that risk output, quality, or cost.
• Drive 5S and lean practices to maintain an orderly, efficient workplace.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and material issues in real time.
• Maintain complete documentation and clear shift-to-shift communication.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Timecards

Maintenance background

Molding variables

Problem-solving

5S/Lean

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

IQMS ERP

Job description

MMI Engineered Solutions is seeking a hands-on shift operations leader for its Warren, MI facility. You will champion safety, quality, and performance while coordinating with Scheduling, Engineering, and Quality to keep the production plan on track.

You’ll oversee molding setup, train staff, manage labor, and drive lean practices in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration and accountability.