Production Lead Assistant

Company: Plexus Malaysia Sdn Bhd
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Location: Kelso
Job Description:

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as a Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Purpose Statement: Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily production needs of the manufacturing-focused factory to assist the Production Lead. The activities of concentration will include, but are not limited to, the following areas – direction and leadership, daily production, quality, cross training and skill development.

Key Job Accountabilities

  • Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
  • Communicate both written and orally the daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns to employees, other shifts, and support staff including supervisors and managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
  • Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and ensure personnel are compliant with all applicable training requirements.
  • Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
  • Support and lead improvement initiatives and participate actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency.
  • Generate new and innovative solutions to complex problems.

Education & Experience Qualifications

  • Minimum of a High School diploma or GED required.
  • Less than one (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years’ experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications

  • Basic decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Basic supervision and team building skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
  • Basic data analysis and presentation skills.
  • General office equipment and materials competency.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift.
  • Ability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head.
  • Ability to carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 KG (45lbs). Ability to use fine motor skills and occasional use of hand tools.
  • Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop.
  • Ability to meet visual acuity requirements defined by industry certifications and customer specifications.

Benefits

  • Bespoke development plan
  • Online learning and formal development programs
  • Full-time, permanent employment contract
  • Enhanced pension contributions
  • 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
  • Paid family leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Group income protection insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Volunteer time off
  • Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
  • Life assurance
  • Occupational health
  • Vision care discounts
  • Discount schemes
  • Company sick pay scheme
  • Onsite gym/discounted gym

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Posted: June 4th, 2026