NIGHT SHIFT LEAD

Job Description

Job Description

NOTE: This is an night shift Monday-Thursday from 4:30pm-3:00am. Night hours will be compensated at a shift differential.

Build a Career Where Leadership Powers the Night Shift

Do you take pride in leading others and keeping things moving when most have clocked out? As the Evening Shift Lead at Weatherby, you'll inspire your team to deliver excellence across every operation, every night.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Night Shift Lead directs evening operations across multiple production areas to achieve targets in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This role leads people and process improvements using Lean principles, coordinates with day-shift leadership for clear handoffs and aligned priorities and ensures accurate flow of product through the manufacturing process. The Lead supports employee development, maintains workflow efficiency, and models professional, effective communication across the shift.

• You're a coach-skilled at mentoring, onboarding, and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• You communicate professionally and set the tone with integrity, consistency, and respect.
• You balance throughput with quality and safety across multiple operations during the evening shift.
• You are KPI-driven and comfortable guiding teams to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals.
• You're organized and proficient with ERP/MES and common office tools to keep work accurate and on track.
• You approach problems with common sense, collaboration, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

• A Meaningful Purpose – Enriching the lives of our employees and our customers is a priority.
• A Mission We Are Proud Of – Weatherby is committed to delivering exceptional products to customers through premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and industry-leading ballistics-preserving our legacy as a trusted brand in the outdoor community.
• We Live Our Values – We hire by them, coach to them, and recognize them daily:
  • Built to Serve
  • Anchored in Integrity
  • Stronger Together
  • Driven by Precision
  • Fueled by Grit
  • Inspired to Create
  • Committed to Growth
  • Rooted in Passion

• Stability – Enjoy a consistent evening schedule with the flexibility to balance work and life while advancing your leadership.
• Team Culture – Lead a close-knit evening crew that values collaboration, clear communication, and pride in every product shipped.

• Lead the evening shift to guide units through manufacturing, assembly, finishing, and warehousing processes.
• Prepare clear shift reports and communicate priorities for a seamless handoff to the day shift.
• Plan scheduling and staffing to maintain throughput while upholding quality standards.
• Measure performance against KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost; take action on variances.
• Perform quality spot checks throughout production areas; ensure work meets standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation; use ERP/MES for transactions, inventory, and tracking.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area for the team.
• Assist in production work as needed to help the team meet daily goals and maintain workflow continuity.
• Support continuous improvement: sustain lean tools, assist with new equipment/process implementation, and resolve daily production issues.
• Ensure the facility remains safe and secure throughout the shift; use sound judgment to address or report issues immediately, or document them clearly for day-shift follow-up.

• Every Weatherby leader is expected to create a safe, productive environment and support the well-being of their team-including awareness, training, and education related to safety and substance use.
• Lead with professionalism, integrity, and clear communication. Set the tone through example and effective feedback. Respond to employee questions, concerns, and resource needs. Ensure the well-being of your team and a safe, respectful, and well-maintained working environment.
• Supervise daily work schedules, job assignments, and flow to meet goals; review data to assess progress and prioritize tasks; pioneer new ways to do things better.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members per HR policies and employment laws. Manage employee time and attendance, including PTO requests. Participate in interviews, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions if necessary.

• High school diploma or GED required. • Six months to one year of experience in finishing, painting, or related manufacturing work preferred. • Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred. • Hands-on knowledge of finishing techniques including sanding, painting, hydrographic application, and curing processes. • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills. • Ability to balance artistry with efficiency and meet production deadlines. • Familiarity with ERP or MES systems a plus. • Problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Meet objective goals assigned during performance coaching. • Ensure all finishing tasks are completed accurately, on time, and to Weatherby standards. • Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and production goals.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to acknowledge: • Ability to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. • Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. • Routinely lift and/or move up to 55 lbs; push up to 87 lbs; pull up to 130 lbs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position operates in a manufacturing and finishing environment and may be exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in this environment can be loud.

Weatherby is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Must be 18 or older. Work is on site in Sheridan, WY. Pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol testing, physical requirements, and background check.