Production Lead- B Shift

Plexus Corp.; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in the United States is seeking a first-line supervisor to oversee daily production activities on the B Shift. You will lead a team, assign tasks, and ensure quality targets while managing schedules and training needs.

The role emphasizes people leadership, process improvement, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment. A high school diploma is required; an associate degree is preferred and two years of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Minimum two years of related experience; more is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to meet department needs and quality metrics.
• Lead people practices including time off approvals and performance appraisals.
• Communicate daily schedules and goals to shifts and support staff.
• Ensure training on assembly build instructions and adapt staffing to schedules.
• Support safety, quality, and process improvements to boost efficiency.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Supervision & teamwork

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

$45,300.00 - $67,900.00

Work Shift: This shift helps cover operations on our B Shift which works every other Saturday night from 6pm-6am and every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 6pm-6am.

The shift is eligible for a 10% shift differential.

Purpose Statement:

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 work load, quality, cross training, skill development and time off approvals/hours worked. This position is under limited supervision and is required to exercise moderate discretion and independent judgment by developing, analyzing and delivering simple to complex information. Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of two or more employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules. Completes performance appraisal recommendations, and recommends job classifications.

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 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 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.
• 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

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.