Associate Production Supervisor-1

Flex•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Associate Production Supervisor in Austin, Texas, to provide daily supervision to staff, projects, and/or resources. Reporting to a manager, this role supports the end-to-end development of assigned personnel and/or Operations projects. The supervisor leads production across several processes or lines in a highly technical environment and is accountable for the success of those lines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. The role monitors plant operating performance, recommends changes to improve efficiency and quality, supports teams in meeting quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements, and troubleshoots operational issues. It includes coaching operators, identifying plant improvements, advising project teams, coordinating with maintenance, setting production priorities, contributing to process development and cost improvement, and assisting with department budgets and expenses. The supervisor also promotes a safe and clean work environment and ensures compliance with manufacturing standards, policies, and procedures. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least one year of operations experience. The role calls for leadership experience, including conducting performance reviews and running team payroll, along with office software, communication, analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills. The employee may be exposed occasionally to moving mechanical parts, repetitive-motion work, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risks. Noise is usually moderate. The job regularly requires talking, hearing, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds; standing and walking are frequent. Sitting, handling small components, reaching, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds are occasional requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least one year of operations experience.
Leadership experience, including conducting performance reviews and running payroll for the team.
Ability to operate telephones, perform data entry, and use office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, and database systems.
Demonstrated operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex functional standards.
General knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
Awareness of the functional impact on work processes and other functions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define and solve practical problems involving concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, and draw valid conclusions.
Regularly able to talk and hear; frequently able to stand and walk; occasionally able to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Close vision.

Responsibilities

Lead production across several processes or lines in a highly technical environment and be responsible for the lines’ success.
Evaluate plant operating performance and advise on changes to improve efficiency and quality.
Lead a team of professionals to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
Troubleshoot operational problems and advise on their resolution.
Coach operators through regular discussions to improve performance, operational understanding, and capability.
Solicit and evaluate ideas for plant improvements and collaborate with qualified engineers on project proposals.
Provide technical and operational advice to project teams.
May serve as the principal interface between the operations team and the maintenance function.
Train and coach junior operators.
Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.
Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
Assist with department budget planning and manage department expenses.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of control points, equipment, and resources, and by maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.
Provide daily supervision to staff, projects, and/or resources and support the development of assigned personnel and/or Operations projects.
Conduct performance reviews and run payroll for the team.
Enforce workplace safety and compliance.