2nd shift Machine Dept. Manufacturing Lead- JOB #1131

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Position:2ND SHIFT MACHINE DEPT. MANUFACTURING LEAD - JOB #1131

Location: Menominee, MI

Remote Status: On-Site

Job :1131

# of Openings:1

2ND SHIFT MACHINE DEPT. MANUFACTURING LEAD - JOB #1131

Join Enstrom Helicopter in Menominee, Michigan, just 50 minutes north of Green Bay. Located along the shores of Lake Michigan, the Menominee/Marinette area is an outdoor paradise. At Enstrom, you will be part of a close-knit team where your work is seen and valued. As a proud U.S. manufacturer of FAA certified rotorcraft, we build nearly 90% of each helicopter in house.

Our team enjoys a clean, growth focused environment with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Position:
Manufacturing Lead

Reports To:

Director of Operations

Status:
Hourly, Non-Exempt

Shift: 2nd Shift: Monday – Thursday, 2:00 PM – 12:30 AM

Pay Range:

Oversee daily production in your department to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. Act as a working leader by coordinating the team, monitoring workflow, and supporting continuous improvement to meet production goals.

• Lead daily department operations, ensuring production goals are met safely and on schedule.
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide guidance and training.
• Ensure work follows company standards, engineering specifications, and quality procedures.
• Help troubleshoot and solve production issues.
• Communicate with supervisors, other leads, and departments to coordinate workflow.
• Monitor inventory and report material shortages or equipment concerns.
• Keep accurate production records and documentation.
• Promote safety and maintain a clean, organized work area.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Leadership or team lead experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and mentor team members.
• Knowledge of production processes, workflow, and quality standards.

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in manufacturing or production.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or lean manufacturing is a plus.

• Stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift frequently; lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Adequate vision for reading blueprints, instruments, and performing tasks.
• Wear required PPE as necessary.
• Occasional use of forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.

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