Production Lead

Accelera; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Accelera in Fall River, MA is seeking a Production Lead to manage manufacturing workflows across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts. You will guide a hands-on team, enforce safety and quality standards, and hit production benchmarks in a high-volume setting.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to optimize throughput while maintaining a safe, organized floor. Ongoing training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; technical education valued.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in production/manufacturing.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, instructions, and safety protocols.
• Strong leadership and clear communication skills.
• Analytical skills to support quick decision-making.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is an asset.
• Autonomous decision-making to ensure consistent production quality.
• Proficiency with production documentation and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct, instruct, and inspire production staff on your shift.
• Organize daily operations to meet safety, quality, and output goals.
• Track timelines to fulfill client orders on time.
• Allocate staff to stations and reallocate as needed.
• Maintain safety and OSHA compliance on the floor.
• Lead shift briefings and finalize shift reports.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly used and maintained.
• Support onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate with maintenance to reduce outages.
• Maintain logs of material usage and inventory.
• Foster improvement and effective handovers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish

Analytical skills

Autonomous decision-making

Documentation proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Role Overview: We are currently looking for dedicated Production Leads to manage manufacturing workflows across our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts at our Fall River, MA facility. You will be tasked with guiding your team, upholding safety and efficiency standards, hitting production benchmarks, and ensuring all output meets our rigorous quality criteria. We need a proactive, hands‑on leader who excels at communication and problem‑solving within a high-volume manufacturing setting.

• Direct, instruct, and inspire production staff during your designated shift.
• Organize daily operations to help the team achieve safety, quality, and output goals.
• Track production timelines to guarantee that all client orders are fulfilled punctually.
• Distribute personnel to specific stations and reallocate staff as operational demands shift.
• Oversee staff punctuality, individual output, and compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by enforcing all safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Keep the manufacturing floor tidy, structured, and hazard‑free.
• Observe product quality and collaborate with the Quality Control team to resolve discrepancies.
• Pinpoint operational bottlenecks, downtime, or inefficiencies to help improve overall process performance.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance department to reduce equipment outages.
• Finalize all necessary shift logs, production reports, and relevant paperwork.
• Lead team briefings at the start of shifts to clarify production objectives.
• Ensure that all tools, machinery, and equipment are utilized and maintained correctly.
• Support the team by assisting with onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Analyze production challenges to suggest and implement effective solutions.
• Facilitate smooth transitions by communicating clearly with other supervisors and management during shift handovers.
• Keep precise logs of material usage and inventory levels as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to boost team performance across the department.

Role Overview: We are currently looking for dedicated Production Leads to manage manufacturing workflows across our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts at our Fall River, MA facility. You will be tasked with guiding your team, upholding safety and efficiency standards, hitting production benchmarks, and ensuring all output meets our rigorous quality criteria. We need a proactive, hands‑on leader who excels at communication and problem‑solving within a high‑volume manufacturing setting.

Core Accountabilities

• Direct, instruct, and inspire production staff during your designated shift.
• Organize daily operations to help the team achieve safety, quality, and output goals.
• Track production timelines to guarantee that all client orders are fulfilled punctually.
• Distribute personnel to specific stations and reallocate staff as operational demands shift.
• Oversee staff punctuality, individual output, and compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by enforcing all safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Keep the manufacturing floor tidy, structured, and hazard‑free.
• Observe product quality and collaborate with the Quality Control team to resolve discrepancies.
• Pinpoint operational bottlenecks, downtime, or inefficiencies to help improve overall process performance.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance department to reduce equipment outages.
• Finalize all necessary shift logs, production reports, and relevant paperwork.
• Lead team briefings at the start of shifts to clarify production objectives.
• Ensure that all tools, machinery, and equipment are utilized and maintained correctly.Support the team by assisting with onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Analyze production challenges to suggest and implement effective solutions.
• Facilitate smooth transitions by communicating clearly with other supervisors and management during shift handovers.
• Keep precise logs of material usage and inventory levels as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to boost team performance across the department.l>

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity within a production or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Prior background in managing a team within a production environment.
• Solid understanding of standard manufacturing workflows and operational procedures.
• Ability to interpret production schedules, technical instructions, and safety protocols.
• Strong leadership capabilities and clear communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills to help the team make better decisions and solve problems quickly.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
• Fundamental computer literacy to manage necessary production documentation.
• Ability to work autonomously and make sound decisions to ensure consistent production quality.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is considered an asset.
• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED; further technical or manufacturing education is highly valued.

Shift Details

We offer 1st (daytime), 2nd (afternoon/evening), and 3rd (overnight) shifts. Applicants should be prepared to work their assigned shift and remain flexible regarding potential overtime, weekend work, or schedule adjustments as necessitated by production volume.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rates that are competitive and commensurate with your professional experience.
• Potential for shift premiums on 2nd and 3rd shift assignments.
• Access to overtime hours.
• Comprehensive benefits program for those who qualify.
• Paid time off and observed holidays.
• Clear pathways for professional growth and internal advancement.
• A secure manufacturing workplace with potential for long‑term career stability.