Lean Production Team Lead | Safety, Quality, Growth

OMEGA, Inc.; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

OMEGA, Inc. is seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations within an assigned area, shift, or line.

You will provide hands-on leadership to a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will be the primary link between operators and management, guiding performance, engagement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5+ years of manufacturing or production experience.
• 1-3 years of lead/supervisory experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure or certification.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Basic computer skills (ERP/MES systems, Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Assign work, balance labor, and ensure adequate coverage for production needs.
• Monitor production output, downtime, scrap, and efficiency; escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure adherence to standard work instructions, SOPs, and production schedules.
• Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and support to production team members.
• Train new hires and cross-train team members to support operational flexibility.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
• Support performance management through feedback, attendance monitoring, and documentation.
• Enforce safety rules, PPE usage, and safe work practices at all times.
• Conduct safety talks, audits, and incident investigations as required.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and support root-cause analysis for defects.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to implement corrective actions.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, 5S, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support process improvements, equipment optimization, and waste reduction efforts.
• Communicate production goals, priorities, and shift handoffs clearly.
• Escalate equipment issues, material shortages, and staffing concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate production, downtime, and labor records in ERP/MES systems.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Supervisory

ERP/MES

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

OMEGA, Inc. is seeking a Production Team Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations within an assigned area, shift, or line.

You will provide hands-on leadership to a production team, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are met while driving continuous improvement initiatives. You will be the primary link between operators and management, guiding performance, engagement, and operational excellence.