Production Lead Assistant - 1st Shift

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 40,300 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking to supervise and manage daily production activities in our manufacturing-focused facility in Wisconsin. You will lead the team to ensure on-time, quality output and coordinate with shifts and support staff to meet customer expectations.

The role emphasizes supervision, safety, and efficiency with opportunities for skill development and cross-training in a collaborative environment. Prior production experience and strong communication are valued.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
• Communicate daily schedules and goals to employees and supervisors to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure employees are trained to assembly build instructions and compliant with training requirements; adjust staffing to meet schedules.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives to enhance safety, cleanliness, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

About us: At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.
With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.
Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.
As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.
Plexus offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support team members' wellbeing, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. We also prioritize work-life balance and offer a variety of perks to enhance the team member experience. For more information, visit our US benefits website at usbenefits.plexus.com. 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:
$40,300.00 - $60,500.00
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.
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.

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.

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. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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.