Production Lead

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Production Operator Lead to join our St Petersburg FL location.

The Production Operator Lead will execute the Production Supervisor's plan, assist in all aspects of the production department, including safety, quality and performance requirements, equipment maintenance, process improvement activities, and the coordination of production and support activities for their assigned shift.

The ideal candidate is someone with leadership experience and maintains a positive approach to people, and the desire for continuous personal improvement.

Shifts: 1 st shift- Monday through Thursday 6:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m.

2 nd shift- Monday through Thursday- 4:00 p.m.

to 2:30 a.m.

Our Team

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide.

With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

What You Will Do


* Work with Schedulers and Production Supervisor to ensure smooth operation of equipment and department personnel.


* Responsible for monitoring and communicating production personnel performance to Department Supervisor


* Communicates with employees, and other support departments to best optimize the production department.


* Train new employees, assist in monitoring daily attendance.


* Work to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures within the department.


* Support and actively participate in PBM initiatives.


* Monitor MII (computer software) compliance


* Make timely and responsible decisions.


* Actively support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives and programs.


* Understand, support, and contribute to current Molex Quality and Environmental systems.


* Fulfill responsibilities/authorities detailed in any control plan associated with this position.


* Perform other related duties as assigned by Department Supervisor SCOPE: In addition to executing the Production Supervisors plan, works closely with other department support teams.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship


* Previous experience as a senior level Operator within a manufacturing environment


* Experience with measurement tools

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience with progressive stamping presses


* Leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or lab environment


* Knowledge of safety and compliance protocols for manufacturing


* Employee training experience


* Knowledge of production processes and equipment


* 5S experience


* SAP experience


* Knowledge of inventory protocols

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