Operations Team Lead

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 create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform 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 create the factory of the future, 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 

• Track and report hourly/shift-level performance metrics including throughput, scrap, and attendance. 

• Communicate production status and emerging issues to the Operat