Production Lead - Injection Molding (2nd Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Details

• Location: Whitewater, Wisconsin

• Shift: 2nd Shift

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Employment: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt

• Work arrangement: Onsite

Lead the team. Solve the problems. Keep production running.

As a Production Lead at MacLean-Fogg, you will provide hands-on leadership for our 2nd-shift injection molding team. You will coordinate daily production, help employees succeed, respond to equipment and process issues, and keep work moving safely and efficiently.

This role is a strong fit for someone who understands injection molding, enjoys troubleshooting, and is ready to combine technical expertise with day-to-day team leadership.

• Lead, support, and coordinate production employees throughout the shift

• Set daily priorities and help the team meet safety, quality, delivery, and production goals

• Respond to machine alarms, process interruptions, and quality concerns

• Perform or support mold and equipment setups

• Troubleshoot molding processes, production equipment, and part-quality issues

• Train and mentor employees on procedures, equipment, quality standards, and safe work practices

• Maintain clear communication with management and the incoming shift

• Complete production records and other required documentation accurately and on time

• Support attendance tracking, employee coaching, and performance discussions

• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities

• High school diploma or equivalent

• At least three years of injection molding manufacturing experience

• Previous experience as a team lead, trainer, shift lead, or supervisor

• Experience with mold or equipment setups

• Experience troubleshooting molding processes and production concerns

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work onsite in Whitewater during the full 2nd-shift schedule

• Technical school, apprenticeship, or other manufacturing training

• ERP or manufacturing-system experience

• Experience training and developing production employees

• Continuous improvement experience

This is a hands-on manufacturing role performed onsite at our Whitewater facility. The position regularly works around injection molding equipment and requires active involvement on the production floor.

MacLean-Fogg offers eligible employees:

• Competitive hourly pay and 2nd-shift premium

• Company-performance bonus eligibility

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing opportunities

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• On-demand pay through PayActiv

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development

• Mental health and employee-assistance resources

• Life and disability coverage

• Opportunities to develop technical and leadership skills

Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

For more than 100 years, MacLean-Fogg has built components that help move automotive and industrial products forward. We are a family-owned manufacturer where people take pride in their work, solve problems together, and have opportunities to build their skills and careers.

MacLean-Fogg is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.

Company Description

At MacLean-Fogg, you’ll be part of a global manufacturing leader with a 100-year legacy of innovation and excellence. We partner with some of the world’s most iconic brands to create high-quality fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for industries that shape the future. With the recent addition of Mallard Manufacturing, we’ve expanded into industry-leading gravity flow solutions for material handling. Here, your ideas and skills will make an impact—driving cutting-edge solutions, advancing sustainability, and helping build a better tomorrow. Join a collaborative team where your contributions matter and your career can thrive.