Logistics Team Leader I

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 team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. Your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

About the role

Under direction of a Supervisor or Manager, 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 in the training of new employees in the area.

Responsibilities

• Participate in process improvement efforts to continually improve product quality and output and reduce downtime; activities might include Kaizen sessions and other formal quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure others perform tasks with a high degree of care and attention to minimize loss of time and material
• Ensure team members follow work instructions, procedures, drawings, and customer specifications as required
• Respond to written and verbal direction
• Monitor individuals’ work habits and performance
• Continuously monitor quality and provide feedback to co-workers
• Ensure scrap is properly disposed of at the end of each shift
• Assist in facilitating shift overlap
• Communicate all issues to the supervisor in a timely manner
• Continue to increase process knowledge of product
• Lead by example and support management objectives and BEI policies
• May act as backup for the Supervisor or Team Leader II, as needed (i.e., absence, weekend support, etc.)
• Works on problems of limited scope; follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained
• Learns to use professional concepts; applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
• May be required to operate heavy equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 0-2+ years of material/warehouse experience
• Knowledgeable in processes to fully support a shift without additional support
• Ability to use any equipment required in the functioning of the work center
• Communicate effectively, in both written and verbal formats
• Effectively mentor employees on more basic level tasks
• 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
• Effective analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with employees
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when representing the company
• Demonstrate leadership and people management skills
• Demonstrate teamwork and the ability to operate on diverse project teams with direction
• Participate in a continuous improvement activity

Benchmark considers this a safety-sensitive position.

Schedule

• Shift 1: Monday–Friday, 06:30–15:00
• Full-time

Pay

Compensation range: $17.62 to $26.44 USD. Many factors are considered in compensation decisions, including but not limited to skills, certifications, licensures, experience, training, incumbent data, and other business needs.

Benefits

• 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

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 a pre-employment drug screen, which may include testing for THC. In jurisdictions that restrict pre-employment cannabis testing or prohibit action based solely on non-psychoactive cannabis metabolites, Benchmark will comply with local requirements. Benchmark maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing in accordance with applicable law.