Shift Lead Jobs in Detroit, MI
Shift lead jobs in Detroit are concentrated in Midtown, Downtown, and along the Woodward corridor, with strong demand in retail, food service, manufacturing, and logistics. Employers actively hiring include Nox Metals, Walgreens, and Stratosphere Quality. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Factory Shift Lead, Weekend 2nd Shift | Nox Metals | Detroit, MI
Nox Metals is a technology company in Detroit supplying metal. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible.
Shift hours: Friday - Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
You will:
Lead the weekend shift team, set the pace, own the outcome, execute a clean handoff
Take a clean handoff from the weekday team and leave the floor ready for Monday
Operate industrial saws, bandsaws, CNC equipment, and material handling systems
Load, measure, cut, and inspect aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to spec
Run forklifts and overhead cranes
Follow cut lists and production schedules with precision
Receive inbound material and verify against purchase orders
Package, label, and stage outbound shipments
Record cut data and job completions in our software systems, accurately, every time
Always ask questions, never guess when something is unclear
Look at every process and figure out how to make it better
Keep the floor clean, organized, and ready for the next job
Work safely every shift and hold your teammates to the same standard
You are:
Knowledgeable or experienced in a factory, metals service center, bandsaws, industrial saws, CNC equipment, or skilled trades
A natural leader, you set the standard for the shift and people follow because of how you work, not because of a title
Committed to safety, you follow every protocol, wear your PPE, and never cut corners that put people at risk
High attention to quality, every cut, every cert, every shipment
Always thinking about how to make processes better, you do not accept "this is how we have always done it"
Absolutely customer obsessed, delivery timelines matter because customers are counting on them
A team player with a good attitude, you make the shift better for everyone around you
Someone who takes ownership, if it is your shift, it is your responsibility
Precise under pressure and reliable, the weekend runs because you show up ready
Self-directed, you can run the floor with a smaller team and keep production moving
Comfortable with software, we track everything digitally and you will too
Organized and detail oriented
High agency, you handle big items alone and ask for help when needed
Low ego, you do the unglamorous work because it needs to get done
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and operate heavy equipment on your feet for a full shift
Happy to work weekends as your primary schedule
Not afraid to work outside normal hours when America demands it
Never says "that's not my job"
Nice to have:
Experience in metals, aluminum, or aerospace/defense supply chains
Forklift and/or overhead crane certification
Prior shift lead or supervisory experience in manufacturing
Comfortable using AI tools to work faster and smarter
This role is full time, in person in Detroit.
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Who's Hiring
- Nox Metals61N
- Walgreens30

- Stratosphere Quality30

Shift Lead Jobs in Detroit: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a shift lead job in Detroit?
Focus your search on Detroit's retail corridors, food and beverage operations, and the manufacturing and distribution facilities concentrated in areas like the Corktown and Jefferson Chalmers districts. Employers here consistently favor candidates who have supervised a small crew or handled opening and closing duties, even informally. Showing up with scheduling experience and a working knowledge of inventory or cash-handling procedures gives you a clear edge in Detroit's hands-on operations market.
Which companies hire shift leads in Detroit?
Companies currently hiring shift leads in Detroit include Nox Metals, Walgreens, and Stratosphere Quality, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Detroit's mix of large-footprint retailers, quick-service restaurants, and industrial distribution centers means hiring is spread across both national brands with local stores and regional operators headquartered in the metro area.
How can I get a shift lead job in Detroit with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Detroit is moving up from a team member or crew role at one of the city's many quick-service restaurants, big-box retailers, or warehouse operations, where internal promotions to shift lead happen frequently. Detroit employers in food service and logistics often post shift lead openings with a preference for internal candidates who have already shown reliability on the floor. Building a short stint as a keyholder or team trainer first makes the step to shift lead much more achievable with no formal management title on your resume.
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