Production Team-Lead - 2nd Shift

Join Our Team at Peninsula Plastics!

Peninsula Plastics is looking for a reliable, motivated, and experienced Production Team Lead to join our 2nd Shift manufacturing team!

We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, reusable plastic packaging solutions and are a leader in the thermoforming industry. We are seeking a hands-on leader who can help guide our production team, support daily manufacturing operations, and maintain a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.

As a Production Team Lead, you will oversee a small team of machine operators, assist with equipment setup and troubleshooting, and work alongside production supervisors to keep operations running smoothly throughout the shift.

Important Experience Requirement: Thermoforming experience is preferred; however, previous injection molding experience is required at a minimum.

Position Details

• Shift: 2nd Shift

• Hours: 3:30 PM–2:00 AM, Monday–Thursday

• Overtime: Mandatory overtime currently required on Fridays

• Location: Auburn Hills and Pontiac, MI (facilities are approximately one mile apart)

• Compensation: $19.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience

• Reports To: Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Production Coordination

• Lead and support a team of approximately 2–4 machine operators during daily production operations.

• Provide hands-on training and guidance to ensure employees follow proper operating procedures and safety standards.

• Monitor production progress, identify potential delays, and help ensure daily production targets are achieved.

• Communicate with production supervisors regarding equipment performance, production concerns, and upcoming orders.

• Assist with employee performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting

• Assist with setting up, adjusting, and fine-tuning thermoforming machinery.

• Operate manufacturing equipment according to established procedures.

• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to minimize downtime and maintain workflow.

• Use hand and power tools, including routers, drills, scrapers, and deburring tools.

• Load and unload equipment and materials as needed to support production.

Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate equipment readings, production logs, and required documentation.

• Ensure production areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with workplace safety standards.

• Assist with developing and improving work-cell layouts to maximize efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to improve production processes, workflow, and equipment performance.

• Support production supervisors with additional tasks to ensure successful shift operations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in injection molding or thermoforming manufacturing.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support a small production team.

• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment, production processes, and plant tools.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot production-related issues.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Basic computer proficiency and the ability to maintain accurate production documentation.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience operating or setting up thermoforming machinery.

• Previous experience as a Production Team Lead, Shift Lead, or Manufacturing Supervisor.

• Experience with equipment adjustments, troubleshooting, and process improvements.

• Background in industrial maintenance or plant operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to stand for extended periods (8 hours).

• Ability to perform hands-on manufacturing duties in a production environment.

Benefits & Perks

Peninsula Plastics offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental Reimbursement, Vision, Life Insurance, and more after 60 days
• 401K with Company match 50% up to 6% 
• Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Days, etc. 
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Apply Today!

Are you an experienced manufacturing professional who enjoys leading a team and solving challenges on the production floor?

If you have a background in thermoforming or injection molding and are ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today and become part of the Peninsula Plastics team!