2nd Shift Line Leader
- Plastic Injection Molding
- 4.5 Zeeland, MI 49464 $24
- $26 an hour
- Full-time Apply with Indeed Our client is an established and growing plastics manufacturer specializing in high-quality injection-molded components.
With a strong focus on manufacturing excellence, product quality, and employee development, the company offers a supportive, team-oriented working environment where individuals can develop their technical skills and manufacturing leadership experience. We are currently seeking a motivated and hands-on 2nd Shift Line Leader to join our client's production team in Zeeland, Michigan. This position will oversee daily injection molding operations, ensure consistent production quality, and provide leadership and support to a small team of manufacturing operators. Working closely with Process Engineers, Production Supervisors, and technical support teams, the successful candidate will help maintain efficient production processes while ensuring manufactured components consistently meet customer expectations. Responsibilities Lead, coordinate, and support a team of approximately 1-8 production operators during second-shift manufacturing operations. Set up, start up, and monitor plastic injection molding processes in accordance with established engineering specifications and production standards. Maintain consistent molding processes to support production efficiency, product quality, and operational reliability. Perform routine process validation and quality inspections throughout production runs. Verify manufactured components against approved visual and key-feature master parts to ensure compliance with customer requirements. Identify production abnormalities, process deviations, and quality concerns, taking corrective action or escalating technical issues when necessary. Coordinate with Process Engineers and technical support teams during equipment setups, product changeovers, and troubleshooting activities. Ensure all production operators follow established standard work instructions, quality procedures, and manufacturing practices. Provide hands-on training, coaching, and daily guidance to production personnel. Collaborate with Production Supervisors, Quality personnel, and technical support teams to maintain production standards and resolve operational challenges. Promote a safe, organized, and quality-focused manufacturing environment. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous manufacturing or production experience is desirable. Experience working within plastic injection molding operations is highly advantageous. Previous experience in a Line Leader, Team Leader, Production Lead, or similar supervisory capacity would be beneficial. Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, production processes, and standard operating procedures. Good understanding of manufacturing quality standards and basic process troubleshooting. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Ability to train, motivate, and provide clear direction to production operators. Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality components. Comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment. Ability to stand for extended periods, perform visual quality inspections, and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs.
Role Information Location:
Zeeland, Michigan Employment Type:
Hourly Position Work Arrangement:
On-Site Shift /
Working Hours:
2nd Shift | 3:00 PM
PM Compensation:
$24.00
00 per hour, depending on experience
Pay:
$24.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
