Shift Lead

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: D shift, Nights Key Responsibilities Follow all safety policies and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure a safe work environmentCoach, lead, and mentor team members to support goals in safety, quality, and productivityOversee schedule and material changes in accordance with the work order changeover processOversee and support injection molding processesMonitor machine output for non-conformance and support defect resolution with cross-functional teamsMaintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S methodologyConduct pre-shift production meetingsProvide support to production team members, including floaters, operators, material handlers, and processorsProvide the Shift Supervisor with accurate information regarding safety issues, quality concerns, and production bottlenecksAdhere to production standards and SOPs and escalate non-conformance issues to the Shift Supervisor Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong organizational skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExceptional hand-eye coordinationAbility to work effectively in a team environmentBasic computer skillsProficient mechanical knowledgeAbility to utilize or learn production monitoring softwareAbility 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 preferredBasic 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 occasionallyAbility to work in an environment with moderate noise levelsAbility to perform work from standing and/or sitting positionsAbility to work in a manufacturing environment that may include hot or cold conditionsAbility to wear required PPE at all times (safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.)