Production Team Leader I - 11598

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 24,273 - 30,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc in Rochester, MN is seeking candidates for a manufacturing role. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as ensuring quality goals, supporting production schedules, and mentoring new employees.

Ideal candidates should have a background in electronics manufacturing, strong leadership abilities, and effective communication skills. Competitive compensation ranges from $17.62 to $22.03 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electronics manufacturing and some leadership experience; contract manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to use any equipment required in the work center.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all necessary tasks are performed per work instructions and procedures.
• Identify workmanship and material defects.
• Monitor individual work habits and performance.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Problem solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Minnesota: Rochester | Manufacturing / Production | Full Time

Overview

At Benchmark, we drive innovation for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world. This role supports production in our manufacturing facility, helping to meet quality goals and daily schedules while ensuring safety and process excellence.

Summary

Under the 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
• Ensures others perform tasks with a high degree of care and attention to minimize loss of time and material
• Ensures team members follow work instructions and procedures, drawings and customer specifications required
• Responds to written and verbal direction
• Monitors individual work habits and performance
• Continuously monitors quality and provides feedback to Operators
• Ensures scrap is properly disposed of at the end of each shift
• Assists in facilitating shift overlap
• Communicates all issues to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Continues to increase process knowledge of product
• Leads by example and support management objectives and BEI policies
• Acts 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electronics manufacturing and some leadership experience; contract manufacturing preferred
• 0-3 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
• Communicate effectively, 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

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Location & Schedule

Geographical Location: Minnesota: Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M–Th 05:30–16:00

Compensation

$17.62 to $22.03 USD per hour.

Benefits

Benchmark provides 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.

Safety & Drug Testing

This position is classified as safety-sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Benchmark will conduct pre-employment drug screening, which may include testing for THC where permitted by law. In jurisdictions that restrict cannabis testing or prohibit action based on non-psychoactive metabolites, Benchmark will comply with local requirements.

EEO Statement

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, send an email to [e-mail].