Shift Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for an opportunity to help build and lead a brand-new manufacturing shift? APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an established plastics manufacturer seeking an experienced Midnight Shift Working Foreman to join their team.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who has strong injection molding experience and enjoys working alongside their team. The midnight shift is new and will initially operate with a skeleton crew, with plans to grow the team as production needs increase.

What’s in it for you:

• Midnight shift 11:45 pm – 8:15 am
• $24-$27 per hour
• Monday – Saturday morning
• DIRECT HIRE!!
• Shift concludes with plant shutdown at approximately 8:00 a.m. Saturday
• Opportunity to help build and develop a new shift
• Health insurance with copay options
• 401(k) available
• Long-term growth opportunity with an established manufacturing operation

What your day will look like:

• Serve as a working Foreman, providing hands-on support while supervising midnight shift operations
• Lead a team that will grow to include up to 12 Machine Operators, 1 Material Handler, 1 Quality Control team member, and 1 Floor Person
• Assist with the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of injection molding equipment
• Support operators with molding issues and production concerns
• Monitor production to ensure quality, efficiency, and safety standards are maintained
• Coordinate workflow and employee assignments throughout the shift
• Work closely with Quality Control and Material Handling to keep production running efficiently
• Assist with training and developing new employees as the shift expands
• Oversee the proper shutdown of operations at the end of the production week
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized manufacturing environment
• Communicate production issues, staffing concerns, and equipment needs to management

What we’re looking for:

• Previous injection molding experience is required
• Previous lead, Foreman, or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong hands-on knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment
• Comfortable working with polyurethane molding
• Experience working with aluminum tooling is highly preferred
• Familiarity with molding products such as industrial dunnage is a plus
• Ability and willingness to work alongside the production team
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate employees
• Dependable and comfortable helping establish a new shift from the ground up
• Strong commitment to quality and workplace safety

At APEX Placement and Consulting, we believe diverse teams make stronger workplaces. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, non-traditional backgrounds, and candidates with transferable skills to apply. If you don’t meet every qualification but believe