Production Lead - Test

Plexus Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in design and manufacturing seeks a Supervisor in Appleton. The role involves managing daily operations, leading a team to achieve quality metrics, and ensuring compliance with training requirements. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma and supervisory experience. The compensation range is $42,000 to $63,000 annually.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily business needs and oversee production workloads.
• Conduct performance appraisals and maintain company policies.
• Communicate schedules and quality issues to meet customer expectations.

Skills

Supervision

Problem-solving

Communication

Team-building

Decision-making

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

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 $42,000.00 - $63,000.00.

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 workload, quality, cross-training, skill development, and time off approvals/hours worked. This position is under limited supervision and requires exercise of 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 based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced, and achieve department metrics.
• Conduct people leader activities such as approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching, disciplinary actions, and maintaining company policies and procedures.
• Communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns to employees, other shifts, and support staff including supervisors and managers to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure personnel are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and are compliant with all training requirements. Flex personnel based on training and skill sets to meet customer schedules.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives, actively participate to improve safety, cleanliness, product quality, and efficiency, generating innovative solutions to complex problems.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• High School diploma required; an Associate’s degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of related experience required; more preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Basic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Supervision and team-building skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
• Basic data analysis and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with general office equipment and materials.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift.
• Frequent reaching at waist level and occasional above head.
• Ability to carry up to 4.5 kg (15 lbs) and lift up to 20.4 kg (45 lbs).
• Use of fine motor skills and occasional hand tool use.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Meet visual acuity requirements as defined by 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.

We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance, including your contact information and specific needs. This email is for accommodation requests only.

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.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon passing a drug screen and/or background check.

Since 1979, Plexus has partnered with companies to create the products that build a better world. We are a team of over 20,000 dedicated individuals providing Design and Development, Supply Chain Solutions, New Product Introduction, Manufacturing, and Sustainability Services. Visit our website at www.plexus.com for more information.