Production Lead

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Purpose Statement: Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily business and department needs. This position requires limited supervision and is also required to exercise moderate discretion and independent judgment by developing, analyzing and delivering simple to complex information. Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of two or more employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.

Key Job Accountabilities:

- Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
- Conduct human resource activities which may include approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary action and maintaining company policies and procedures.
- Provides mentoring, leadership and direction for those you oversee.
- Effectively communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met. Follow proper escalation process when necessary.
- Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and ensures personnel are compliant with all applicable SFT training requirements. Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.

Additional Accountabilities:

- Review documentation for accuracy and submits requests for appropriate updates.
- Supports resolution of department issues and escalates as required for immediate action.
- Supports Lean/Sigma and continuous improvement activities while providing input for improvements.
- Coordinate cross-training of employees.
- Ensures 5s practices are followed and maintained within department.
- Assists other departments as needed to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of Plexus and customers.
- Minimal travel may be required to meet the needs of the business.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

- A minimum of a High School diploma is required; an Associate’s degree is preferred.
- Two (2) years of related experience is required; Two (2) or more years of related experience is preferred (The “is preferred” piece is optional.)

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications:

- Basic industry knowledge.
- Basic decision making and problem solving skills.
- Basic supervision and team building skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic data analysis and presentation skills.
- General office equipment and materials.

Work Environment:

- The work setting should consist of a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.
- 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._
- Plexus is a global organization, whose headquarters are located in the United States and whose services are offered through its international affiliates. In order to meet the needs of its Customers, many of which are also international organizations, Plexus operates under a matrix organizational structure whereby employees are expected to interact with colleagues, managers and senior leadership in any of our international locations. Therefore, although the position described herein is offered by Plexus Corp (UK) Limited, the services of the employee are rendered in a global or group-wide context._
- For additional information on Plexus’ international locations, please visit _

Why you will love it?

At Plexus, we’re at our best when opportunities are met with passion, open communication, and teamwork. Our employees work alongside a global team of experts who engage in projects that span a variety of industries - helping our customers in creating the products that build a better world.

At Plexus, you will find:
- A workplace centered on collaboration and integrity- Supportive leadership teams that value work-life balance through a flexible work environment- An inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and expertise- Flexible career paths across a vari