Manufacturing Shift Lead: Lead, Improve & Deliver

Leatherman Tool Brand; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman is seeking a Shift Lead to guide a manufacturing team on the floor. You'll coordinate daily work, provide frontline guidance, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met.

You'll partner with technicians and supervisors, train employees, identify process improvements, and model Leatherman behaviors. This role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities to influence performance and outcomes in Portland, Oregon.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of experience in manufacturing preferred.
• For internal candidates, working knowledge of Leatherman policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Moderate to strong technical and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to interpret prints preferred.
• Familiarity with basic Statistical Process Control (SPC) concepts preferred.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher training preferred or willingness to complete required training.
• Ability to work effectively with employees from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Responsibilities

• As a Shift Lead, you'll work closely with Manufacturing Supervisors and employees to keep the department safe, productive, and moving in the right direction.
• Coordinate daily work and support employees in meeting production expectations.
• Provide frontline guidance and support while following direction from Supervisors and Operations leadership.
• Help ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost expectations are understood and achieved.
• Partner with Process Technicians to coordinate employee training on equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Observe employee performance and provide relevant feedback to Supervisors.
• Identify problems, help resolve day‑to‑day challenges, and know when an issue needs to be escalated.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Maintenance, and other teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support communication and consistent application of company policies, procedures, work instructions, and attendance expectations.
• Help ensure employees follow safety requirements and quality standards.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and bring forward ideas that can make our work better.
• Support building opening and closing responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide Supervisor coverage when needed and within the established authority of the role.
• Serve as a positive, professional leadership presence on the manufacturing floor.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Communication

Training

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leatherman is seeking a Shift Lead to guide a manufacturing team on the floor. You'll coordinate daily work, provide frontline guidance, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met.

You'll partner with technicians and supervisors, train employees, identify process improvements, and model Leatherman behaviors. This role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities to influence performance and outcomes in Portland, Oregon.