Production Lead Assistant - 1st Shift

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily production activities at our manufacturing-focused facility in Neenah, Wisconsin. You will direct teams, monitor quality, and drive training and staffing decisions to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and effective communication across shifts, with opportunities to develop skills in data analysis and operational leadership.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year related experience required; 1+ years preferred.
• Basic supervision and team building skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Assign work based on daily department needs and meet metrics.
• Communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues to employees, shifts and staff to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure training on assembly build instructions and applicable training requirements; adjust staffing based on skills.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Decision making

Supervision

Communication

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Presentation

Education

High School diploma or GED

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:

$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.