NOTE: This is an night shift 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.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

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.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• 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.

WHY YOU'LL STAY

• 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.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• 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.

WHAT'S INVOLVED IN LEADING

• 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 requests. Participate in interviews, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months to one year of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read work orders, production schedules, and reports.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERP or MES systems and lean manufacturing principles a plus.
• Ability to balance efficiency with quality and meet production deadlines.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Meet objective goals assigned during performance coaching.
• Ensure assigned orders are completed on schedule. Maintain Weatherby quality standards and production KPIs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to acknowledge: Ability to stand for prolonged periods; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to meet respirator use requirements, including maintaining a clean seal between the face and respirator, and completing medical evaluation and fit testing.
• Routinely lift and/or move up to 55 lbs; push up to 87 lbs; pull up to 130 lbs.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates in a manufacturing and stock production environment and may be exposed to fumes, dust, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in this environment can be loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Weatherby is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

DISCLAIMER

Must be 18 or older. Work is on site in Sheridan, WY. Pre-employment testing includes drug and alcohol testing, physical requirements, and background check.