Overnight Manufacturing Production Lead Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location: San Leandro, CA

Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday | 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Training Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay: $83,662 - $102,202 annually + 10% Swing Shift Differential

We are seeking a hands-on Production Lead to oversee swing shift operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role combines leadership and production responsibilities, requiring someone who enjoys working directly alongside employees while driving team performance, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Lead daily production activities and support employees on the manufacturing floor.
• Allocate labor and resources to meet production demands.
• Train, coach, and develop production team members.
• Monitor throughput, productivity, quality, and work-in-process metrics.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and standard operating practices.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, bottlenecks, and quality concerns.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and HR to support operational goals.
• Oversee timecard approvals, attendance tracking, and shift documentation.
• Conduct shift handoffs and communicate priorities between teams.

• 2+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• Prior leadership, training, or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and workplace safety.
• Ability to lead by example in a hands-on environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience using production systems, dashboards, and timekeeping software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience.
• Experience with 3D printing or advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Familiarity with Slack, Notion, Asana, or similar business tools.
• Spanish bilingual skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Leandro, CA.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysPaid Family and Medical LeaveCompany-Paid Life InsuranceWellness Programs and Gym DiscountsEmployee Product DiscountsTeam Events and Company Celebrations

This is a fully onsite position in San Leandro,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.