Production Team Lead II - 2nd Shift

Overview

Benchmark is committed to innovating for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world. You will join a collaborative and inclusive team that values ideas and contributions and provides opportunities for career growth. The role is part of a cross-functional environment serving sectors including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment.

Summary

Under the direction of a supervisor, ensure all tasks are performed per work instructions and procedures to manufacture product to meet quality goals, daily schedule, or customer needs. May assist the supervisor in training new employees in the area.

• Identify workmanship and material defects by sight
• Ensure others perform tasks with a high degree of care to minimize loss of time and material
• Ensure team members follow work instructions, procedures, drawings, and customer specifications
• Respond to written and verbal direction
• Monitor individual work habits and performance
• Continuously monitor quality and provide feedback to Operators
• Ensure scrap is properly disposed of at the end of each shift
• Assist in facilitating shift overlap
• Communicate issues to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Increase process knowledge of the product
• Lead by example and support management objectives and BEI policies
• Act as backup for the Supervisor as needed (e.g., absence, weekend support)
• All employees are responsible for the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets or exceeds customer satisfaction
• Participate in and/or lead process improvement efforts to continually improve product quality and output and reduce downtime; activities may include Kaizen sessions and other formal quality improvement initiatives

• 4+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; contract manufacturing preferred
• 3+ years of experience mentoring others
• Knowledgeable in processes to fully support a shift without additional support
• Ability to use equipment required in the functioning of the work center
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to 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
• Analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills with employees
• Problem-solving skills
• Discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism when representing the company
• Leadership and people management skills
• Teamwork and ability to operate on diverse project teams with direction
• Participate in continuous improvement with complete documentation and follow-up in presentation format
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math

Benchmark considers this a safety-sensitive position.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Geographical
  
  Location:
  
  Minnesota, Rochester
• Physical
  
  Location:
  
  Rochester, MN
• Shift: Shift 2
• Work Schedule:
  
  Mon–Thu 15:45–01:30
• Full Time

• In our innovative environment, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology and engineering design, delivering world-class manufacturing services.
• Safety-sensitive position and drug testing notice: pre-employment drug screen may be conducted;
  Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct testing as permitted by law.
• Compensation Range: $24.26 to $30.33 USD plus shift differential. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions.
• Benefits and other compensation:
  Benchmark provides a comprehensive package including Bonus Plan, 401(k), PTO, and health, dental, and vision insurance based on scheduled hours.
• Final date to receive applications:
  This job posting will remain open until filled.
• Export Control:
  Verification of applicable export control requirements may be required; suitability decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
• Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations due to disability, please email