Production Team Lead: Precision Assembly & Lean Champion

Novanta Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a motivated Production Team Lead to oversee manufacturing activities, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate resource planning for the production line.

You will lead a team, drive 5S, use MS Office and Oracle, and collaborate with the Production Supervisor to maintain on-time shipments and continuous improvement. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $76,000 annually with full benefits for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Inspire, guide, and develop team members while fostering collaboration.
• Identify production challenges and implement process improvements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and adhere to work instructions, BOMs, drawings, and test data.
• Plan and allocate resources to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Lead problem-solving, drive 5S, and maintain training records.
• Coordinate daily with material handler to ensure on-time shipments.
• Conduct product inspections and identify non-conformances.
• Operate test equipment and supervise line activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Read drawings/BOMs

Quality & safety

Resource planning

5S/Lean

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Oracle

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

Novanta Inc. in Bedford, MA is seeking a motivated Production Team Lead to oversee manufacturing activities, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate resource planning for the production line.

You will lead a team, drive 5S, use MS Office and Oracle, and collaborate with the Production Supervisor to maintain on-time shipments and continuous improvement. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $76,000 annually with full benefits for full-time employment.