Production Team Leader I

Benchmark Electronics•Rochester, MN

34d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

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, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions. 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.

Requirements

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
High School Diploma or equivalent

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.