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2nd shift Production Supervisor October 15, 2026

Located in Coloma, MI

Pay: $Up to $28 per hour

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2nd SHIFT SUPERVISOR

JOB TITLE: SHIFT SUPERVISOR    

 

DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION                                        REPORTS TO: PRODUCTION MGR

 

Standard plastic process manufacturing setting. Participate in the manufacturing of a diverse array of critical components supporting customers in Medical, RV, Agricultural, Marine, Pet Toys, Transportation and more. This will involve handling of hot parts and materials. Safety is very important to us. Therefore, operators must wear appropriate personal protective equipment including safety glasses, gloves, arm guards and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Process, troubleshoot and basic repair of all blow molding machines/support equipment.
  • Acts as a liaison with other departments and shifts: maintenance to obtain necessary maintenance work; auditors to discuss and resolve quality problems; set-up to obtain mold repairs; personnel to solve problems in reporting production; engineering to resolve problems related to mold and fixture design.
  • Assumes some of the responsibilities of the manufacturing supervisor in their absence.
  • Reliable, regular and consistent attendance 5 days/week.
  • Participate in daily shift meetings, bi-weekly supervisor meetings.
  • Attend Supervisor Trainings and all other safety and leadership trainings as requested.
  • Abide by and uphold all safety and 5S policies established by the organization.
  • Enforce PPE requirements.
  • Monitoring performance, coaching, counseling, and development of employees.
  • Leading by exhibiting personal commitment to standards of attendance, behavior, policy/rules compliance, safety and quality.
  • Work with shift Quality Technician to ensure the parts are in spec and meet all of the quality standards.
  • Work closely with the Production Manager on priorities in the production of orders.
  • Work closely with the shift Team Leader to ensure production requirements are met on a daily basis.  Communicate throughout the shift and work as a team on achieving the daily objectives.
  • Communicate with shift Team Leader any issues and/or adjustments made so they can communicate in the shift summary reporting.
  • Work on process optimization for continuous improvement in all aspects of the molding department.
  • Work closely with the manufacturing supervisor on priorities in the production of orders.
  • Work with and train understudies such as training new Mold Technicians.
  • Responsible to ensure all set up and programming changes are documented.
  • Enforce all company policies, procedures, work rules, work instructions and ensures that personnel comply with all safety rules.
  • Other duties as assigned or needed by supervisor.

 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Plastics Blow Molding: 1-3 years experience (preferred)
  • Manufacturing Management: 1-3 years experience (preferred)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • ERP Manufacturing Software (IQMS preferred)
  • Paulson Training (preferred)
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Lift Truck Experience
  • Ability to work with little supervision, establish priorities
  • Ability to work safely
  • Right to Know

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • 90% of the time this position will be on the production floor walking/standing/monitoring and assisting in activities related to the position while the remaining 10% of the time will be spent conducting office related work at a desk (using a PC, desk phone, copy machine, etc.)
  • Move finished boxes weighing 50-60 lbs to pallets. May have to lift boxes overhead.
  • Be willing to work overtime as needed, sometimes with minimum notice (including some weekends and holidays) to cover responsibilities based on the needs of the business
  • Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl.
  • Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching, grasping, bending, lifting, stretching, walking up and down stairs and turning.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

 

BENEFIT INCLUDED:

  • Optional Vision and Dental coverage
  • 401k 4% Employer Match
  • Short and Long Term Disability insurance provided
  • Life insurance provided
  • PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Pay up to $28 per hour depending on Experience and Qualifications

 

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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Saint Joseph, MI
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4070 Red Arrow Highway
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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