Manufacturing Shift Lead

Peak Energy•Burlingame, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Peak Energy is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to oversee day-to-day production activities for their Energy Storage Systems. This role is responsible for coordinating technicians on shift, ensuring manufacturing processes are followed, and delivering safe, high-quality output in line with production plans. The Shift Lead is a working leader—visible on the floor, hands-on when needed, and accountable for execution. You will allocate labor and resources, track plan versus actual performance, and serve as the first level of escalation for quality, safety, and throughput issues. This role is critical as Peak Energy scales from pilot builds into repeatable, scaled ESS manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a clear communicator, safety-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability production environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; technical or associate degree preferred
3–6+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environments
Prior experience leading shifts, teams, or work cells (formal or informal)
Willingness to work a rotating schedule including weekends and 12-hour shifts
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and standard work
Comfortable tracking KPIs, plan vs. actual, and basic production metrics
Clear communicator with the ability to lead on the floor and escalate issues effectively
Safety-focused, detail-oriented, and quality-driven

Nice To Haves

Experience in battery manufacturing, energy storage systems, or electronics assembly
Familiarity with NPI, pilot manufacturing, or early production scaling
Exposure to Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with MES, production trackers, or digital work instructions

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate technicians during assigned shifts to meet production goals
Assign work, balance labor, and adjust resources in real time based on priorities and constraints
Serve as the primary point of contact for shift execution and issue escalation
Support technician onboarding, training, and adherence to standard work
Ensure manufacturing processes, work instructions, and safety procedures are followed
Verify readiness at shift start including materials, tools, staffing, and documentation
Identify deviations from standard work and take immediate corrective action
Support process changes and controlled rollouts in collaboration with Engineering and Quality
Own shift-level quality performance, including key quality KPIs such as defects, rework, yield, and scrap
Perform and oversee in-process and final inspections as required
Ensure defects are documented, contained, and escalated appropriately
Drive root cause and corrective action efforts for recurring quality issues
Track daily production output against plan and identify gaps
Communicate status, risks, and blockers to manufacturing and operations leadership
Maintain accurate shift handoff notes, production logs, and quality records
Support data collection for throughput, downtime, and quality reporting
Champion safety on the floor; enforce PPE and safe work practices
Proactively identify hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and flow
Support 5S, visual management, and standardized work initiatives
Step in as needed to support builds, troubleshooting, or bottleneck operations
Assist with equipment setup, minor maintenance, and line changeovers
Ensure production continues safely during disruptions or staffing gaps