Manufacturing Lead

Pay: $22.00/hour
Shift: 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Location: Tulsa, OK

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Lead to oversee production operations, support team members, and ensure high-quality products are manufactured safely and efficiently. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone with manufacturing experience who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, training employees, and keeping production running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust molding presses and other production equipment to meet production requirements.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues to minimize downtime.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Complete and verify production documentation for accuracy.
• Train and support production operators on equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, and production schedules to maintain workflow.
• Communicate production updates and shift information with supervisors and incoming leads.
• Assist with equipment setup, material movement, and machine operation as needed.
• Fill in for the Manufacturing Supervisor when necessary.
• Promote Lean manufacturing principles and maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing or production leadership experience.
• Experience operating or setting up production equipment; molding press experience is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic math and measurement skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Previous experience training or mentoring production employees is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for 12-hour shifts.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, reach, and climb stairs or ladders as needed.
• Comfortable performing repetitive motions and operating manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work in a hot manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to heat, machinery, and bright lighting.
• This is a Safety-Sensitive Position as defined by Oklahoma law.