Job Description

Second Shift Lead - Manufacturing Operations
Location: Northeast Houston, TX.

Openwork is proud to partner with a well-established and respected manufacturing company in Northeast Houston. This organization is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Second Shift Lead to join the production team. This role is critical to ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operations during the second shift. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can motivate a team, drive results, and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Schedule & Pay :

• Pay Rate : $26 per hour.
• Schedule : Monday - Friday, 3:30 PM - 2:30 AM.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members on the second shift to achieve daily goals.
• Oversee employee performance and provide feedback to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
• Assign tasks to employees and monitor workflow to maintain efficient operations.
• Act as a primary point of contact between shifts, coordinating with the first shift lead to ensure orders ship out on time.
• Enforce all safety protocols, conduct safety briefings, and promptly address hazards or incidents.
• Lock up the warehouse after the shift ends and arm security systems.
• Monitor product quality and collaborate with Quality Control to resolve any deviations.
• Write up employees who are not meeting daily performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Production Management and Maintenance to address equipment issues and material requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and shift performance metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Serve as backup to Production Supervisor as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of production processes, safety standards, and quality systems.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and hold team members accountable.
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjust schedule as production demands require.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Weekly pay.
• A culture that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.

If you are passionate about manufacturing leadership and want to make an impact in a respected organization, we encourage you to apply today.

About Openwork:

Openwork is a talent-first staffing company on a mission to bring ease and thoughtfulness to an industry we’ve held a footing in for 50+ years. We believe there’s more to life than livelihood, but that finding your dream career or team is a really good place to start. Our family of companies also includes Rock Staffing (GA), QS Nurses (KS), and Aerospace Solutions (CA). Looking for your dream job or hire? Visit us at to say hello and start building your future, together.

Please Note: All candidates must successfully complete background checks (City, State, National) and pass a drug screening in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

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