Production Team Lead II - 4th Shift

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Rochester, MN seeks a shift supervisor to ensure tasks meet quality goals and daily schedules. You may train new employees and lead a team within a safety-sensitive environment.

The role emphasizes mentoring, process improvement, and adherence to customer specifications while supporting a 24/7 global operation and company policies.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; contract manufacturing preferred.
• 3+ years of experience mentoring others.
• Knowledgeable in processes to fully support a shift without additional support.
• Effective communication in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to drive solutions to planning issues with direction from management.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.

Responsibilities

• May identify workmanship and material defects by sight.
• Ensure others perform tasks with a high degree of care and attention to minimize loss of time and material.
• Ensure team members follow work instructions and customer specifications required.
• Respond to written and verbal direction.
• Monitor individual work habits and performance.
• Continuously monitor quality and provide feedback to Operators.
• Ensure scrap is properly disposed of at the end of each shift.
• Assist in facilitating shift overlap.
• Communicate all issues to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Continue to increase process knowledge of product.
• Lead by example and support management objectives and BEI policies.
• Act as backup for the Supervisor as needed.

Skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Teamwork

Planning

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Benchmark is driven to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world. We seek team members who contribute to a meaningful impact across sectors including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We value career growth and a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions matter.

Summary

Under direction of a supervisor, ensures all necessary tasks are performed per work instructions and procedures to manufacture product to meet quality goals, daily schedule or customer needs. May assist supervisor in the training of new employees in the area.

Responsibilities

• May identify workmanship and material defects by sight
• Ensure others perform tasks with a high degree of care and attention to minimize loss of time and material
• Ensure team members follow work instructions and procedures, drawings and customer specifications required
• Respond to written and verbal direction
• Monitor individual work habits and performance
• Continuously monitor quality and provide feedback to Operators
• Ensure scrap is properly disposed of at the end of each shift
• Assist in facilitating shift overlap
• Communicate all issues to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Continue to increase process knowledge of product
• Lead by example and support management objectives and BEI policies
• Act as backup for the Supervisor as needed (i.e. absence, weekend support, etc.)
• All employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds customer satisfaction
• Participate in and/or lead process improvement efforts to continually improve product quality and output to reduce downtime; activities might include Kaizen sessions and other formal quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications and Experience

• 4+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; contract manufacturing preferred
• 3+ years of experience mentoring others
• Knowledgeable in processes to fully support a shift without additional support
• Ability to use any equipment required in the functioning of the work center
• Effective communication in both written and verbal formats
• Ability to effectively mentor employees
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Ability to drive solutions to planning issues with direction from management
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Effective analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with employees
• Effective problem solving skills
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company
• Demonstrate leadership and people management skills
• Demonstrate teamwork and the ability to operate on diverse project teams with direction
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation, including a follow-up review with the team in a presentation format
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math

Safety and Compliance

Benchmark considers this a safety-sensitive position.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Geographical Location

• Minnesota: Rochester

Physical Location

• Rochester, MN

Shift and Schedule

• Shift: Shift 4
• Work Schedule: F-Su 0600-1830
• Full Time

Work Environment and Benefits

In our innovative environment, you will work with cutting-edge technology and engage in engineering design and manufacturing services that make a real difference in people’s lives. Benchmark offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Additional Information

• Application Deadline: This job posting will remain open until filled
• Export Control: May involve access to controlled information or technology; employment may be contingent on export control compliance
• Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]