Manufacturing Shift Lead - Second Shift

IRISS is the global leader in industrial safety and condition-based monitoring technologies, trusted by power generation, data center, and critical infrastructure teams worldwide. We design and manufacture in our facility in Bradenton Florida (made in the USA) innovative solutions that make maintenance safer, smarter, and more connected — helping organizations prevent failure, reduce risk, and protect their people.

IRISS has its headquarters in the U.S. with operations across LATAM, EMEA, APAC, and India. At our core is a simple idea with profound impact: We Humanize Safety. That means creating products and technologies that are not only advanced, but intuitive, empowering, and designed with people in mind.

We’re shaping the future of how industries work — and how workers stay safe.

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We’re a rapidly expanding global market leader with a startup mindset. That means big ideas, fast momentum, and real opportunity to shape what comes next. This is the place for builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who want their work to matter and their careers to move just as fast as our growth.

Here, you won’t get lost in layers of bureaucracy. You’ll have a voice, real influence, and a front-row seat to how a global brand is built. From advancing next-generation safety solutions for data centers to helping scale our go-to-market strategy across continents, you’ll see your impact immediately.

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Position: Manufacturing Shift Lead

Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL

Expected Hours: Monday -Thursday / 4:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Job Overview :

Position Overview: The Manufacturing Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing second-shift manufacturing operations within our sheet metal fabrication department. This role ensures efficient production, high-quality output, and a safe, organized work environment while leading and developing shop personnel.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication and is highly skilled in programming and operating turret punch presses, press brakes, and other fabrication equipment. This individual will also be responsible for managing personnel, coordinating workflow, and maintaining production schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead second-shift shop personnel to meet production goals and deadlines
• Program, set up, and operate turret punch presses, press brakes, and other sheet metal fabrication machines
• Interpret blueprints, work orders, and technical drawings to ensure accurate production
• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules and workflow
• Ensure all parts meet quality standards and specifications through regular inspections
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and process issues to minimize downtime
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to improve performance and skill development
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and proper use of PPE
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Collaborate with engineering and management teams to improve processes and productivity

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in sheet metal fabrication (required)
• Strong experience programming and operating turret punch presses and press brakes (required)
• Proven experience managing and supervising personnel in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.