Production Lead (3rd Shift)

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 43,100 - 64,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Wisconsin seeks an experienced supervisor to manage daily operations in Neenah. You will oversee work assignments, ensure quality standards, and facilitate team training. Candidates should have a High School diploma, preferably an Associate’s degree, and at least two years of relevant experience. The role emphasizes strong communication and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary range of $43,100.00 – $64,700.00 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma is required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Two years of related experience is required; two or more years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs.
• Conduct people leader activities, including approving time off and conducting performance appraisals.
• Communicate daily schedules, goals, and quality issues to employees.
• Ensure individuals are trained to assembly build instructions.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives to enhance the work environment.

Skills

Basic decision making and problem solving skills

Basic supervision and team building skills

Good communication skills

Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace

Basic data analysis and presentation skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily business needs. The activities of concentration will include, but are not limited to the following areas: direction and leadership, daily production workload, quality, cross training, skill development, and time off approvals/hours worked. This position is under limited supervision and requires moderate discretion and independent judgment.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
• Conduct people leader activities which may include approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary action, and maintaining company policies and procedures.
• Communicate both written and orally the daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns to employees, other shifts, and support staff including supervisors and managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and are compliant with all applicable training requirements. Flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives and participate actively to improve the work environment, which includes safety, cleanliness, product quality, and efficiency. Generate new and innovative solutions to complex problems.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of a High School diploma is required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience is required; Two (2) or more years of related experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Basic decision making and problem solving skills.
• Basic supervision and team building skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
• Basic data analysis and presentation skills.
• General office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift; reach at waist and occasionally above head; carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 Kg (45 lbs); use fine motor skills and occasional hand tools; push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop; meet visual acuity requirements defined by industry certifications and customer specifications.

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Benefits and Compensation

Salary Range: $43,100.00 – $64,700.00. The compensation offered within this range is based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; retirement savings; and opportunities for professional development.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.