Production Shift Lead (Nights)

Chattanooga - 316 Corporate, 316 Corporate Place, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States of America Job Description Posted Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM M&M Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of plastic pails and packaging solutions. We operate in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, and consistent production performance are critical to meeting customer needs. The Shift Lead is responsible for ensuring their team meets daily objectives by implementing and sustaining improvements, controlling inventory and material flow, and supporting safe, efficient production operations. This role provides hands‑on leadership by communicating expectations, coaching and mentoring team members, teaching new processes, sharing best practices, and empowering team members to identify and drive improvements. The Shift Lead supports department initiatives and works closely with the Shift Supervisor to address safety, quality, and production needs. Schedule: 3rd Shift, 10:45PM-7:00AM, Monday-Friday Key Responsibilities Follow all safety policies and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure a safe work environment Coach, lead, and mentor team members to support goals in safety, quality, and productivity Oversee schedule and material changes in accordance with the work order changeover process Oversee and support injection molding processes Monitor machine output for non-conformance and support defect resolution with cross-functional teams Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S methodology Provide support to production team members, including floaters, operators, material handlers, and processors Provide the Shift Supervisor with accurate information regarding safety issues, quality concerns, and production bottlenecks Adhere to production standards and SOPs and elevate non-conformance issues to the Shift Supervisor Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong organizational skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Exceptional hand-eye coordination Ability to work effectively in a team environment Basic computer skills Proficient mechanical knowledge Ability to utilize or learn production monitoring software Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish Education High School Diploma or GED required Experience One (1) or more years of prior experience working on molding machines such as Husky, BMB, Van Dorn, Engel, and/or Milacron preferred Basic knowledge of auxiliary equipment such as Beck robotic automation, Martin Automation, and Kase Heat Transfer applications preferred Physical Requirements Ability to lift and handle 45–55 pounds occasionally Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise levels Ability to perform work from standing and/or sitting positions Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include hot or cold conditions Ability to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.) #J-18808-Ljbffr