Your Job Molex is seeking a Production Operator Lead to join our Pinellas Park, 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. 2nd Shift: 3:30pm-midnight 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 MBM 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 * Two (2) years or more experience in a manufacturing or production environment What Will Put You Ahead * Leadership experience in a manufacturing, industrial, military, or lab environment * Experience with quality tools At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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