Night Shift Manufacturing Lead

Zeeco • Broken Arrow, OK

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About The Position

The Night Shift Lead is a hands-on production leader responsible for leading and supporting night-shift manufacturing employees while actively performing production work. The role sets daily priorities, ensures safe and efficient operations, and serves as the first point of contact for workflow, quality, and safety concerns. Welding experience is preferred; candidates with machine shop or first-entry manufacturing experience may also be considered.

The lead works alongside production employees fabricating and welding burners, flares, incinerators, and related components. They provide on-floor direction, job assignments, and real-time problem solving to help meet production schedules, while ensuring work follows quality standards, drawings, and welding procedures. The role also supports training, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and communication with supervision.

This position works in a shop environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, and industrial equipment. It requires extended standing, climbing stairs, performing fabrication-related physical tasks, and working overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, machine shop operations, or first-entry manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and welding symbols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead by example.
• Basic computer skills for production tracking and reporting.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work under pressure, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a shop environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, and industrial equipment; climb stairs; stand for extended periods; and perform physical tasks associated with fabrication and welding.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while performing job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a lead, acting lead, or informal supervisory role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with Solomon or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside production employees in the fabrication and welding of burners, flares, incinerators, and related components during night-shift operations.
• Provide on-floor direction, job assignments, and real-time problem solving to meet production schedules.
• Ensure work complies with quality standards, drawings, and welding procedures.
• Promote and maintain HSE compliance, including proper PPE use and adherence to safety policies.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and communicate issues or needs to supervision.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees and mentor less experienced team members.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of equipment, tools, and processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement, including lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Provide input on employee performance and escalate attendance, performance, or conduct issues as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED