Production Lead Jobs in Massachusetts

Production Lead jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in advanced manufacturing, food and beverage processing, medical devices, and defense, with demand at every level from line supervisor to senior shift lead. Most openings are in the Greater Boston area, Worcester, and Lowell, where employers like Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and General Mills maintain large production operations. Continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and quality compliance expertise are the most sought-after specialties in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerRaytheon
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring11
Work type100% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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A Mighty Lamb Production
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site

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Kayem Foods, Inc.
Production Services - Back up Team Lead - Old Packing
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Production Services - Back up Team Lead - Old Packing
Kayem Foods, Inc.
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)

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Anduril
Lead Technical Sourcer, Production
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Lead Technical Sourcer, Production
Anduril
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$146k - $194k/yr
501-1,000

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Staples
Retail Sales Print Production Lead (Needham, MA)
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Retail Sales Print Production Lead (Needham, MA)
Staples
Needham, Massachusetts
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$17.3 - $17.55/hr
10,000+

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Altium Packaging
Production Lead - 3rd Shift
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Production Lead - 3rd Shift
Altium Packaging
Franklin, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
$29.52 - $37.69/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Production Lead Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
2 jobs
Andover
2 jobs
Tewksbury
2 jobs
Devens
1 job
Bedford
1 job
Chelsea
1 job
Holyoke
1 job
Needham
1 job
Taunton
1 job

Production Lead Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Raytheon
Raytheon4 open roles
Aptyx
Aptyx1 open role
Sodexo
Sodexo1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in production lead jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Three or more years of hands-on manufacturing or production floor experience in Massachusetts
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team of production or assembly workers
  • Proficiency with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Experience meeting GMP or ISO quality standards common in Massachusetts regulated industries
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, work orders, and production schedules
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating across shifts and reporting to plant management

Production Lead Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a production lead in Massachusetts?

Most production leads in Massachusetts are promoted from within after building floor experience in roles like machine operator, assembler, or quality technician. There is no state-issued license required, but employers in regulated sectors such as medical devices and food processing expect familiarity with FDA GMP standards or ISO certification. Completing a certificate program in manufacturing technology or operations management at a Massachusetts community college strengthens a candidacy significantly.

Which companies hire production leads in Massachusetts?

Companies currently hiring production leads in Massachusetts include Raytheon, Aptyx, and Sodexo, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of defense, life sciences, and food manufacturing employers means production lead openings appear year-round across a wide range of facility types and shift structures.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most production lead jobs?

Boston, Andover, and Tewksbury consistently post the most production lead openings in Massachusetts. Greater Boston drives volume through its dense cluster of medical device, biotech, and defense suppliers, while Worcester and Lowell anchor strong advanced manufacturing and food processing corridors that generate steady demand for experienced production supervisors.

Are there remote production lead jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. Production lead work is inherently floor-based, requiring direct oversight of people, equipment, and output. About 0% of production lead openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve planning, scheduling, or production coordination functions that don't require constant physical presence on the line.

How can I get hired as a production lead in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is starting as a machine operator, quality inspector, or line technician at a Massachusetts manufacturer and earning a lead role through demonstrated reliability and team performance. Large employers like Raytheon and Boston Scientific run internal development programs that fast-track high performers to supervisory roles. Completing a manufacturing operations certificate at Quinsigamond Community College or Middlesex Community College adds credibility and is recognized by regional employers.

Where can I find and apply to production lead jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to production lead jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to identify roles that match your experience, shift preference, and industry, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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