Production Lead (2nd shift)

Plexus•Neenah, WI

About The Position

The Production Lead supervises and manages activities related to daily business needs, including production leadership, daily workload, quality, cross-training, skill development, and approvals for time off and hours worked. Under limited supervision, the role exercises moderate discretion and independent judgment while developing, analyzing, and delivering information of varying complexity. The lead provides immediate supervision to a group of two or more employees by assigning tasks, checking work frequently, and maintaining schedules. The position also provides performance appraisal recommendations and recommends job classifications. The Production Lead assigns work according to daily department needs, supports quality and department metrics, communicates production schedules and concerns, and ensures employees are trained and compliant with applicable requirements. The role flexes staffing based on training and skills to meet customer schedules and leads or supports improvements to safety, cleanliness, product quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of related experience.
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.
Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of the shift.
Ability to frequently reach at waist level and occasionally above the head.
Ability to carry up to 4.5 kg (15 lbs) and lift up to 20.4 kg (45 lbs).
Ability to use fine motor skills and occasionally use hand tools.
Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop.
Ability to meet visual acuity requirements defined by industry certifications and customer specifications.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Two or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Assign work based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced, and achieve department metrics.
Conduct people-leader activities, which may include approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching, disciplinary action, and maintaining company policies and procedures.
Communicate daily schedules, goals, and quality issues or concerns to employees, other shifts, and support staff, including supervisors and managers.
Ensure employees are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and comply with applicable training requirements.
Flex staff to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
Support and lead improvement initiatives to improve safety, cleanliness, product quality, and efficiency, including generating innovative solutions to complex problems.
Assign tasks, check work at frequent intervals, and maintain schedules.
Provide performance appraisal recommendations and recommend job classifications.