Production Lead Assistant - 2nd 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 opportunities

Pay range transparency

Job summary

Plexus Corp in Neenah, WI is seeking a supervisor to oversee daily production activities, lead a manufacturing team, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. The role requires coordinating schedules, communicating goals across shifts, and directing training to equip staff with the right assembly skills.

The position emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration, and effective problem solving to meet customer expectations and performance metrics.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assign work based on daily department needs, ensure quality products, and achieve metrics.
• Communicate daily schedules and quality concerns to employees, shifts, and managers.
• Ensure training on assembly build instructions and adapt staffing to schedules.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Team leadership

MS Office

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

Salary Range: $40,300.00 - $60,500.00

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.