Production Team Leader

Description

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 collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions across sectors such as commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next‑generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

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 training new employees in the area.

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 supports management objectives and BEI policies
• Acts as backup for the supervisor as needed (e.g., absence, weekend support, etc.)
• All employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets or exceeds customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Communicates effectively, in both written and verbal formats
• Effective interpersonal, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism when representing the company
• Demonstrates leadership and people‑management skills
• Demonstrates teamwork and ability to operate on diverse project teams with direction
• Participates in continuous improvement activities with complete documentation, including a follow‑up review with the team in a presentation format
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools
• Ability to drive solutions to planning issues with direction from management

Benchmark considers this a safety‑sensitive position.

Compensation Range: $17.62 to $22.03 USD plus shift differential
. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits and Other Compensation:
Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Final date to receive applications:
This job posting will remain open until filled.

Geographical

Location:

Minnesota:
Rochester

Physical

Location:

Rochester, MN

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule:

M‑Th 1530‑0200

Full Time

Safety‑Sensitive Position and Drug Testing Notice:
This position is classified as safety‑sensitive because impairment while performing job duties could pose a significant risk of harm. Where permitted by applicable law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark will conduct an pre‑employment drug screen, which may include testing for THC. Benchmark maintains a drug‑ and alcohol‑free workplace and may conduct reasonable‑suspicion and post‑incident testing in accordance with applicable law.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at