Stock Manufacturing Lead; Night

Stock Manufacturing Lead (Night)

This is a night shift position Monday-Thursday from 4:30pm-3:00am. Night hours will be compensated at a shift differential.

Build a Career Where Leadership Shapes Every Stock

Do you thrive on leading teams in hands-on manufacturing where precision and quality matter? As the Stock Manufacturing Lead at Weatherby, you'll guide stock production from raw materials through assembly-coaching your team to produce high-quality stocks while meeting production goals. With a focus on efficiency, safety, and craftsmanship, you'll ensure every stock reflects Weatherby's high standards.

The Stock Manufacturing Lead supervises the manufacturing of Weatherby rifle stocks. This role oversees sanding, blemish repair, 3DHex Recoil Pad installation, curing, and inspection. The Lead is responsible for coaching and developing team members, maintaining workflow efficiency, and ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs are met. Collaboration with other departments is critical to ensure smooth material flow, inventory, and production.

• You're skilled at coaching and motivating others to take pride in their work.
• You balance efficiency with quality, helping your team meet production goals.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments where organization and communication matter.
• You're dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to continuous improvement.
• You enjoy creating a culture of craftsmanship, teamwork, and pride in the finished product.

• A Meaningful Purpose – Enriching the lives of our employees and our customers is a priority.
• A Mission We Are Proud Of – Weatherby is committed to delivering exceptional products to customers through premium craftsmanship, innovative design, and industry-leading ballistics-preserving our legacy as a trusted brand in the outdoor community.
• We Live Our Values – We hire by them, coach to them, and recognize them daily:
  • Built to Serve
  • Anchored in Integrity
  • Stronger Together
  • Driven by Precision
  • Fueled by Grit
  • Inspired to Create
  • Committed to Growth
  • Rooted in Passion
• Stability – lead a reliable manufacturing team in a business with deep roots and clear vision.
• Skill-building – expand your leadership while gaining expertise in advanced stock manufacturing processes.
• Team Culture – we work hard, support each other, and take pride in producing world-class rifle stocks.

• Supervise stock manufacturing operations including sanding, blemish repair, curing, and 3DHex Recoil Pad installation.
• Set schedules, assign work, and manage throughput to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
• Inspect stocks post-coating and curing to ensure Weatherby quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records in ERP/MES systems and spreadsheets.
• Coach, train, and evaluate employees to build skills and improve performance.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment while enforcing safety procedures.
• Oversee safety protocols, including respirator use and incident reporting.
• Coordinate with procurement and warehousing to ensure material availability.
• Facilitate solutions for production issues and implement process improvements.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth product flow and timely delivery.
• Perform hands-on manufacturing tasks when needed to support the team.

• Every Weatherby leader is expected to create a safe, productive environment and support the well-being of their team-including awareness, training, and education related to safety and substance use.
• Lead with professionalism, integrity, and clear communication. Set the tone through example and effective feedback. Respond to employee questions, concerns, and resource needs. Ensure the well-being of your team and a safe, respectful, and well-maintained working environment.
• Supervise daily work schedules, job assignments, and flow to meet goals; review data to assess progress and prioritize tasks; pioneer new ways to do things better.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate team members per HR policies and employment laws. Manage employee time and attendance, including PTO…