Production Lead

About the role

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Production Lead in Niagara Falls, NY. The Production (Department) Lead oversees Safety, Quality, Delivery (Scheduling), and Productivity within their assigned team while completing individual daily responsibilities. The role provides clear direction, is accountable for team performance, serves as primary trainer/coordinates training, and handles onboarding of new associates. This is a 1st shift position (7am‑3pm or 6am‑2pm).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates execution of production schedules and oversees production processes
• Provides expert guidance and leadership within area of responsibility
• Ability to learn and lead multiple departments and manufacturing processes
• Reviews Daily Dispatch Reports for accuracy, maintains visibility of all jobs, proactively addresses issues/delays, communicates job status with Planning and Supervisor
• Ensures employees clock in/out accurately and completed jobs are transacted promptly
• Provides technical support for complex production issues and setup challenges, leads/coordinates training, assists personnel in identifying continuous improvement opportunities
• Assists supervisor to ensure personnel are trained on departmental work instructions, procedures, and maintenance of training records
• Escalates safety, performance, or behavioral concerns to direct supervisor or manager
• Delivers consistent, calm, effective leadership while supporting team in resolving issues and maintaining daily operational flow
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and accountability by supporting Gemba Walk, ensuring adherence to ethical work standards, maintaining labor efficiency, promptly addressing safety incidents
• Responsible for 5S cleanliness in department and surrounding areas
• Wears PPE as required by assigned department/task (e.g., respirator)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw/apply valid conclusions
• Physical demands: regularly lift/move up to 15 lb, frequently up to 30 lb, occasionally up to 50 lb
• Willingness to work hours required to support operations
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee) due to ITAR; Eaton will not provide immigration sponsorship
• No relocation benefit; only candidates residing within 50 mi (80 km) of Niagara Falls facility will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related work experience (1+ years)
• Ability to use micrometers and calipers
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Pay

$20‑$27.00 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour Team Lead Premium. Base salary based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, market and business considerations.

Schedule

1st shift: 7 am‑3 pm or 6 am‑2 pm.