Production Lead Assistant

Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Our people create our best Plexus. 

We’re hiring. Plexus is hiring production roles to support a variety of shifts across our manufacturing sites. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.

Whether you’re looking to start your manufacturing career or are an experienced manufacturer, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world. All team members will experience on-the-job training as necessary to be successful in their role.

We believe that our people create our best Plexus.  At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.

*Full Time employees are eligible for benefits starting day one 
 

Purpose Statement:  Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily production needs of the manufacturing focused factory to assist the Production Lead. The activities of concentration will include, but are not limited to, the following areas - direction and leadership, daily production, quality, cross training and skill development.

Key Job Accountabilities:

  • Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
  • 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 or GED is required.
  • Less than One (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years’ 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

Travel Requirements:  

  • N/A

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 are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [email protected]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.

The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.

Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!