Why Work at Banner?
For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of industrial automation. We offer products and solutions including award-winning sensors, wireless solutions, machine safety, indication and LED lighting. From Fortune 500 leaders to innovative startups, Banner's award-winning products and solutions are helping companies around the world increase efficiency, reduce costs, safeguard equipment, and protect personnel. Our commitment to innovation shows through a continuous, market-driven evolution of products and technology. With engineers employed in nearly every major department, engineering is in our DNA.
Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.
Pay and Benefits
Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:
- 401(k) with match
- Student Loan 401(k) match program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sales and Profit Sharing Elegibility
- Flexible work hours
- Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pet Insurance
Base Pay Range: $ 22.51 - $ 30
*Please note some career sites assign estimated compensation ranges that may not accurately reflect what is offered by Banner Engineering.
Position Summary
The Line Lead is the production expert, working directly on their assigned production lines. Line Lead also assists the Production Manager with oversight of day-to-day production operations through training and development of staff, prioritizing work, providing work direction, and problem solving as issues arise.
This position reports to Production Manager
According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, staying on top of tasks, and making a meaningful impact across teams and projects. Below are some key responsibilities of the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Spends 50% or more of their time working in assigned production lines as a subject matter expert.
- Hosts morning meetings with the production team members and maintains area boards with KPIs.
- Trains new employees on all job functions.
- Works with Production Manager and other Leads to suggest appropriate staffing levels.
- Plans and prepares for the 2nd shift production crew and hosts a shift changeover meeting.
- Uses the ERP system to conduct inventory transactions, open and close work orders, scrap out defective material, review general production needs.
- Responds to manufacturing line issues as the first point of contact with an attempt to troubleshoot issues. Escalates issues as needed to technical support teams.
- Responsible for ensuring that all required processes are followed in production lines. This includes Quality, Safety, Build Requirements, employment policies etc.
- Ensures that production lines are well organized and meet 5S standards.
- Prioritize production and engineering builds to ensure the production lines run smoothly and efficiently.
- Prioritizes tasks and directs team to improve work efficiency and accuracy while maintaining focus on continuous quality improvement.
- Provides input to the Manager regarding performance management of Electronic Assemblers.
What You Bring to the Table
To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 1+ years of experience in production
- Oracle E-Business Suite and Warehouse Management Systems experience
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain productivity
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions with little to no supervision
- Proven ability to consistently lead and influence others to take positive action
- Proven ability to foster trust and a positive work environment
- Must possess strong interpersonal and team building skills to manage relationships throughout Production and with other departments
- Ability to promote continuous improvement within the Banner environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Must be able to handle multiple high priority tasks in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to use a computer, hand tools, gauges, and testers
Preferred
- Experience in a lead role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Possesses a positive, can-do attitude.
- Ability to create and support a team-focused environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- If the Role does not supervise others: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
What to Expect at Work
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.
- Sits for up to 8 hours per day to perform hand solder with hot soldering iron, inspect boards under a microscope, make simple repairs, etc.
- Bends neck to use scope for precision work and perform inspections.
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel to complete tasks.
- Simple hand grasp needed to convey parts and hold tools; dexterity required to solder, encapsulate, correct defects, etc.
- Occasionally move, carry, or lift objects or materials weighing up to 30 pounds frequently.
- Frequently required to talk and/or hear
Working Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Moderate noise level in the work environment.
- Manufacturing environment – indoor and climate-controlled.
Core Values
Customer Driven, Accountability Focused, Integrity Always, New Solutions – Every Day
If you excel in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for meaningful challenges and opportunities to grow, you’ll find a great fit here. Banner Engineering is a premier employer headquartered in MN, offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development as we rapidly grow in the Industrial Automation industry.
Banner Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Affirmative Action (AA)/Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/D/V
This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities;
it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.