Production Supervisor

Boyd Thermal Solutions Inc.; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton in Woburn, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality output. You will mentor teams, coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience; Lean methods and KPI tracking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred.
• Experience leading hourly production employees in a high‑volume or engineered manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality systems, and workplace safety.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem‑solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities based on customer demand, production schedules, labor availability, and material requirements.
• Monitor production performance and KPIs, including safety, scrap, productivity, downtime, throughput, and on-time delivery.
• Ensure employees follow work instructions, SOPs, quality requirements, and safety policies.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Identify bottlenecks, downtime, quality issues, and process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Quality and Engineering to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous‑improvement initiatives (5S, standard work, waste reduction, visual management, root‑cause analysis).
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment breakdowns, preventive maintenance, and recurring issues.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and labor allocation to meet production requirements.
• Train and cross‑train employees to improve workforce flexibility.
• Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities and handoffs.
• Review production reports and communicate performance and improvement opportunities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

3+ years supervisory experience

Leadership

Team Development

Safety

Production Planning

Data Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

ERP/MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position provides hands‑on leadership to production employees, drives continuous improvement, and ensures that production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently achieved. The Production Supervisor works closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve production issues, improve processes, and support the overall operational goals of Boyd Thermal by Eaton.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.


• Plan and coordinate daily production activities based on customer demand, production schedules, labor availability, and material requirements.


• Monitor production performance and key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, scrap, productivity, downtime, throughput, and on-time delivery.


• Ensure employees follow established work instructions, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and safety policies.


• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and promote a proactive safety culture.


• Identify production bottlenecks, downtime, quality issues, and process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions.


• Work with Quality and Engineering teams to investigate nonconformances and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.


• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous‑improvement initiatives, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, visual management, and root‑cause analysis.


• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment breakdowns, preventative maintenance requirements, and recurring equipment issues.


• Ensure appropriate staffing and labor allocation to meet production requirements.


• Train and cross‑train employees to improve workforce flexibility and operational coverage.


• Conduct shift meetings, communicate production priorities, and ensure effective handoffs between shifts.


• Review production reports and communicate performance, issues, and improvement opportunities to management.


• Enforce company policies and procedures while maintaining a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.


• Assist with employee performance management, attendance, scheduling, and development.


• Support implementation and validation of new processes, equipment, products, and manufacturing methods.


• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with applicable company and regulatory requirements.


• Perform other duties as required to support manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.


• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred.


• Experience leading hourly production employees in a high-volume or engineered manufacturing environment.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, quality systems, and workplace safety.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.


• Ability to interpret production data and use KPIs to drive operational improvements.


• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other cross‑functional teams.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP and manufacturing systems.


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in thermal management, heat exchangers, cooling systems, electronics cooling, or other precision manufacturing environments.


• Experience with Eaton or similar industrial manufacturing environments.


• Lean/Six Sigma training or certification.


• Experience with root‑cause analysis, 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, or similar problem-solving tools.


• Experience implementing 5S, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and other Lean practices.


• Experience working in an ISO‑certified manufacturing environment.


• Familiarity with CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, welding, assembly, or other relevant manufacturing processes.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Development


• Safety & Accountability


• Production Planning & Execution


• Quality & Continuous Improvement


• Problem Solving & Root‑Cause Analysis


• Performance Management


• Cross‑Functional Collaboration


• Data‑Driven Decision Making


• Lean Manufacturing


• Customer Focus


• Work Environment

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in a manufacturing facility and requires regular presence on the production floor. The Production Supervisor may be required to stand and walk for extended periods and work around manufacturing equipment, materials, noise, and other typical production‑floor conditions. Flexibility to support varying shifts, overtime, or changing production requirements may be required.

Success in the Role

Success as a Production Supervisor at Boyd Thermal by Eaton means building a high-performing production team while consistently improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. The successful candidate will be a visible floor leader who can solve problems quickly, develop employees, collaborate across departments, and create sustainable improvements in manufacturing performance.

Base compensation

$80,00-$100,000 plus bonus eligible.

Interview Requirements and Candidate Privacy Notice

All positions may require participation in video and in‑person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

All Job Posting Locations

Woburn Remote Type On‑Site

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton—bringing together two strong teams to serve high‑growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton’s power‑management expertise creates a best‑in‑class, end‑to‑end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers. Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.