Production Team Leader I

Company: Benchmark Electronics
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 15, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY
Production Team Leader I

Under direction of a supervisor, the Production Team Leader 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. This position works Friday-Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; work 36 hours get paid for 40!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Level I * Knowledgeable in processes to fully support a shift without additional support. * Ability to use any equipment required in the functioning of the work center. * Communicates effectively, in both written and verbal formats. * Effectively mentors employees. * Understands and uses continuous improvement tools. * Drives solutions to planning issues with direction from management. * Supports a 24/7 global business operation as required. * Able to work overtime when needed. * Effective analytical, planning, and organizational skills. * Effective interpersonal skills with employees. * Effective problem solving skills. * Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism when representing the company. * Demonstrates leadership and people management skills. * Demonstrates teamwork and the ability to operate on diverse project teams with direction.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
LEVEL I

* 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 provide feedback to Operators.

* Insures 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.

* Lead by example and support management objectives and BEI policies.

* Acts as backup for the Supervisor as needed (i.e. absence, weekend support, etc).

0-3 years experience mentoring others

High School Diploma or GED; ability to read, write, perform basic math; 2+ years electronics manufacturing and some leadership experience; contract manufacturing preferred

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. Consistent with its obligations under applicable laws, Benchmark will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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