Production Team Leader I - 4th Shift

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Minnesota, Rochester, is seeking an experienced manufacturing professional to support shift operations. Under supervision, you will ensure tasks align with work instructions and quality goals, and assist in training new staff.

You will monitor performance, advocate continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with customer specifications while maintaining safe operations on a full-time shift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years electronics manufacturing and some leadership experience; Contract manufacturing preferred.
• 0-3 years mentoring experience.
• Ability to use any equipment required in the functioning of the work center.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Experience with continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation.

Responsibilities

• Identify workmanship and material defects by sight.
• Ensure tasks follow work instructions and customer specs.
• Mentor and train new employees as needed.
• Monitor team performance and quality.
• Communicate issues to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work area.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth and foster a culture that ensures you reach your full potential.

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
• 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

Other Information (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

Geographical Location: Minnesota: Rochester

Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift & Schedule

Shift: Shift 4

Work Schedule: F-Su 0600-1830

Full Time

Safety‑Sensitive Position

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, including testing for THC where permitted. Benchmark maintains a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace and may conduct reasonable‑suspicion and post‑incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $17.62 to $22.03 USD, plus shift differential. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits

Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Equal Opportunity

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. Challenges or accommodation due to disability can be requested at [e-mail].

Export Control

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on verification that an applicant is a “U.S. Person” or on obtaining any necessary export license under federal laws.