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Operations Team Lead- Night Shift

Bright Machines
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Apr 2026

About the role

RETHINK MANUFACTURING  
 

The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to manufacture the AI and data center infrastructure at the edge. We believe unifying software, intelligent automation, and data is the answer to delivering quality and flexibility at scale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while continuously investing in our Bright Factory model to take advantage of what comes next.   

Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to a brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure, we’d love to speak with you. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manufacturing Lead at Bright Machines serves as the key point of contact between frontline operators and the Operations Supervisor. This working-lead role is responsible for directing day-to-day production activity on the floor, ensuring team members follow standard work, and maintaining line performance against safety, quality, and output goals. The Manufacturing Lead is a hands-on role requiring deep production knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues before they escalate. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Floor Leadership & Daily Execution 

  • Direct and coordinate production operators on assigned assembly lines to meet daily output targets. 

  • Serve as the first point of escalation for production issues, downtime, and material shortages during the shift. 

  • Lead shift start-up meetings, communicate priorities, and ensure a smooth handoff between shifts. 

  • Monitor line balance and adjust operator assignments in real time to maintain production flow. 

  • Actively participate in production activities alongside the team — this is a hands-on, working-lead role. 

 

Team Support & Development 

  • Guide operators in following standard work, work instructions, and safe operating procedures. 

  • Support onboarding and cross-training of new team members under the direction of the Operations Supervisor. 

  • Provide real-time coaching and feedback to operators; escalate performance concerns to the Supervisor. 

  • Model a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement on the production floor. 

 

Safety & Quality Compliance 

  • Enforce all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and PPE requirements. 

  • Immediately address and report unsafe conditions or behaviors; support corrective action as directed. 

  • Ensure operators perform quality checks and inspections in accordance with work instructions. 

  • Escalate recurring defects or non-conformances to the Operations Supervisor and Quality team. 

  • Support 5S and workplace organization standards to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient production environment. 

 

Operational Support & Improvement 

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Company

Bright Machines

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