Night Shift Production Lead — On‑Floor Team Coach

Hamilton Kent LLC; Winchester (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401(k) eligibility after 6 months

Vacation accrual

Safety and training programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Hamilton Kent is seeking a Production Lead Hand for the Winchester, TN plant on a 7pm–7am schedule to drive safe, efficient production. You will lead daily activities, coordinate the team, and maintain high standards of quality and performance on the manufacturing floor.

You will mentor operators, oversee handovers, track downtime, and collaborate with maintenance, QA, logistics, and HR to resolve issues and improve operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing setting (Lead Hand, Team Lead, Trainer, or similar).
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees and stakeholders at various levels.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety regulations and quality standards.
• Basic computer skills and experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate production activities on assigned shift.
• Coordinate and assign work to production team members to meet goals.
• Monitor equipment, processes, and workflow for safe, efficient operation.
• Promote and enforce safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Conduct effective shift handovers and communicate updates.
• Assist in training, mentoring, and supporting production staff.
• Maintain production records, downtime reporting, and incident documentation.
• Identify operational issues and escalate concerns as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, HR, and Production leadership to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Step into operator duties when needed to support staffing and continuity.
• Lead by example and foster a positive, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Hamilton Kent is seeking a Production Lead Hand for the Winchester, TN plant on a 7pm–7am schedule to drive safe, efficient production. You will lead daily activities, coordinate the team, and maintain high standards of quality and performance on the manufacturing floor.

You will mentor operators, oversee handovers, track downtime, and collaborate with maintenance, QA, logistics, and HR to resolve issues and improve operations.