Production Lead Assistant - 1st Shift

Plexus Corp.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Appleton, Wisconsin seeks a production supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing activities, lead the team, ensure quality, and drive training and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include assigning work, communicating schedules, and supporting safety and process improvements. The shift runs 5:30 AM–3:30 PM, Monday–Thursday, with an annual salary range of $41,300 to $61,900, determined by location, experience, and skills.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.
• Less than One (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years’ experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
• 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 ensures personnel are compliant with all applicable training requirements. Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency. This includes generating new and innovated solutions to complex problems.
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Skills

Decision making

Communication

Team building

Data analysis

Presentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range

• $41,300.00 - $61,900.00

Purpose Statement

Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily production needs of the manufacturing focused factory to assist the Production Lead. The activities of concentration will include, but are not limited to, the following areas - direction and leadership, daily production, quality, cross training and skill development.

Shift

5:30AM - 3:30PM M-Th

Key Job Accountabilities

• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
• 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 ensures personnel are compliant with all applicable training requirements. Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives and participates actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency. This includes generating new and innovated solutions to complex problems.
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Education/Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required.
• Less than One (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years’ experience is preferred.
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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. Ability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head. Ability to carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 KG (45lbs). Ability to use fine motor skills and occasional use of hand tools. Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop. Ability to meet visual acuity requirements that are defined by defined industry certifications and customer specifications

Travel Requirements

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.