Production Lead Jobs in Massachusetts

Location: Bedford, MA, US, 01730

Business Unit: Amptek
Posting Date: Jun 11, 2026

Job Description:

The Production Lead is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving daily production activities, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and supporting the team in meeting delivery goals. This role is expected to spend approximately 85% of their time on the production floor, actively engaging with team members, troubleshooting issues, and keeping operations running smoothly.

SAFETY

- Ensure all production activities are conducted in a safe manner and in compliance with company safety protocols.
- Promote a safety-first culture by modeling safe behavior and addressing unsafe practices immediately.
- Support and participate in safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.

QUALITY

- Monitor product quality throughout the production process and escalate issues as needed.
- Collaborate with the Quality team to address yield issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain high standards.
- Ensure team members follow standard operating procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Collaborate with the Quality team to control nonconforming material through the MRB process.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

- Lead daily team shift huddles and mid-week check-ins with team members and other leads to align on priorities and job status.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Sales, Materials, Engineering, Quality, etc.) to resolve issues and share updates.
- Supervise and support production team members, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

PRODUCTION

- Prioritize and coordinate the flow of jobs through production to meet delivery targets.
- Maintain accurate inventory records through kitting, cycle counts, and control of production orders.
- Maintain accurate production records and logs.
- Escalate roadblocks to Operations management to ensure team success.
- Identify and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and throughput.

AREA-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assembly: Oversee production of finished goods for the detector product lines. Coordinate with shipping team to ensure timely shipments of finished goods and pull-from-stock items.

Position Requirements

- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a production role within the company.
- Must be in good standing (e.g., no active disciplinary actions, consistent attendance, and positive performance history).
- Demonstrated initiative, reliability, and ability to lead by example.
- Familiarity with company production processes, safety protocols, and quality standards.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
- Willingness to grow into a leadership role and participate in training or mentorship programs.
- Ability to work assigned shift and occasional overtime as needed.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs.

Working Environment:

- General production areas with workstations and benches for assembly and inspection.
- A cleanroom environment requiring gowning procedures and adherence to contamination control protocols.
- An R&D space with more sensitive and potentially hazardous equipment, requiring heightened awareness and safety compliance.

About us:

Amptek is a leading provider of X-ray and gamma-ray detection solutions and is a part of Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), a group of high-performance scientific instrumentation businesses with the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc.

Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 70,000
Salary Maximum: 90,000
Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market/business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.