Production Team-Lead- 1st Shift

Join Our Team at Peninsula Plastics!Peninsula Plastics is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced Production Team Lead to join our 1st Shift manufacturing team!As a leader in the thermoforming industry, Peninsula Plastics specializes in manufacturing high-quality, reusable plastic packaging solutions. We are looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working with a team, and is committed to maintaining safety, quality, and production efficiency.In this role, you will lead a small team of machine operators, assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting, and work closely with production supervisors to ensure daily production goals are achieved.Important Experience Requirement: Thermoforming experience is preferred; however, previous injection molding experience is required at a minimum.Position DetailsShift: 1st ShiftHours: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–ThursdayOvertime: Mandatory overtime currently required on FridaysLocation: Auburn Hills and Pontiac, MI (facilities are approximately one mile apart)Compensation: $19.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experienceReports To: Production SupervisorKey ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Production CoordinationLead and support a team of approximately 2–4 machine operators to ensure safe and efficient production.Train and guide machine operators on proper equipment operation, safety procedures, and quality standards.Monitor daily production activities to ensure production schedules and quality expectations are met.Coordinate with production supervisors to prepare for upcoming production orders and minimize downtime.Assist with employee performance evaluations and provide feedback to support team development.Equipment Operation & TroubleshootingAssist with setting up, adjusting, and fine-tuning thermoforming machinery.Operate production equipment according to established procedures and safety guidelines.Identify, troubleshoot, and help resolve equipment or production issues in a timely manner.Utilize hand and power tools, including routers, drills, scrapers, and deburring tools.Load and unload equipment and production materials as needed.Quality, Safety & Continuous ImprovementMaintain accurate production records, equipment readings, and required documentation.Ensure work areas remain organized, safe, and efficient.Assist with organizing and improving work-cell layouts to support production efficiency.Identify opportunities to improve workflow, productivity, and overall equipment performance.Support production supervisors with additional operational tasks as needed.Qualifications & RequirementsRequired Qualifications:Previous experience in injection molding or thermoforming manufacturing.Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train, and support a production team.Experience working with manufacturing equipment, plant tools, and production processes.Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting abilities, and critical-thinking skills.Good organizational, communication, and time-management skills.Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate production records.Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Preferred Qualifications:Hands-on thermoforming equipment experience.Previous team lead, supervisory, or manufacturing leadership experience.Experience with equipment setup, adjustments, and production troubleshooting.Background in plant operations or industrial maintenance.Physical Requirements:Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours).Ability to perform hands-on manufacturing tasks in a production environment.Benefits & PerksMedical, Dental Reimbursement, Vision, Life Insurance, and more after 60 days401K with Company match 50% up to 6%Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Days, etc.Career Advancement OpportunitiesApply Today!If you are an experienced manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills and a background in thermoforming or injection molding, we encourage you to apply!Join Peninsula Plastics and help lead a team dedicated to safety, quality, and manufacturing excellence!