Shift Lead: Empower Teams & Drive Quality on the Floor

Leatherman Tool Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Shift Lead to lead a manufacturing team, coordinate daily work, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. You will mentor employees, collaborate with supervisors, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.

The role emphasizes frontline leadership, problem solving, and ownership of process improvements, with regular night and potential extended shifts to support business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of manufacturing or similar experience preferred.
• 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 SPC concepts preferred.
• CPR, AED, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher training preferred or willingness to complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work with Supervisors and employees to meet production expectations.
• Provide frontline guidance and support following direction from Supervisors and Operations leadership.
• Help ensure Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost expectations are understood and achieved.
• Coordinate employee training on equipment and processes with Process Technicians.
• Observe employee performance and provide feedback to Supervisors.
• Identify problems, resolve day-to-day challenges, and escalate issues when needed.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Maintenance, and other teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Support communication and adherence to company policies, procedures, and attendance expectations.
• Help ensure safety and quality standards are followed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and bring forward ideas.

Skills

English communication

Technical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Math skills

Print interpretation

SPC concepts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Leatherman Tool Group in Portland, OR is seeking a Shift Lead to lead a manufacturing team, coordinate daily work, and ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met. You will mentor employees, collaborate with supervisors, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.

The role emphasizes frontline leadership, problem solving, and ownership of process improvements, with regular night and potential extended shifts to support business needs.