Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Associate Operations Supervisor for the 2nd Shift, located in Austin, TX. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced manufacturing supervisor who will be responsible for shift-level performance across safety, quality, delivery, and readiness within a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB assembly environment. The successful candidate will lead directly from the production floor, aligning people, process, and equipment to ensure stable, predictable operations. This role requires decisiveness, presence, and follow-through to identify issues early, respond quickly, and ensure the team is always prepared to execute.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operational results
Strong communication skills and a visible floor presence
Demonstrated commitment to safety and execution discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience in SMT manufacturing (screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI)
Working knowledge of SMT material preparation and equipment setup
Familiarity with key manufacturing metrics such as schedule attainment, FPY, and downtime
Experience working in Lean or continuous improvement environments

Responsibilities

Own shift performance and deliver production schedules
Maintain strong quality results, including first pass yield and variation control
Drive rapid, structured response to equipment or process disruptions
Identify production gaps early and resolve them through disciplined problem solving
Ensure actions are closed with clear ownership and follow-through
Confirm line readiness for changeovers, including material verification and kitting
Enforce operating standards, safety requirements, and execution discipline
Lead from the production floor with a visible, engaged leadership presence
Set clear expectations and address performance directly and respectfully
Coach and develop operators, line leads, and support personnel
Build a culture of accountability, respect, and operational excellence
Reinforce safe behaviors and ensure compliance with all EHS standards
Partner with ESC/Maintenance on downtime and equipment recovery
Work with Methods Engineering to ensure accurate setups and process readiness
Collaborate with Process Engineering on defect trends, containment, and root cause analysis
Share information openly, escalate proactively, and collaborate without blame
Deliver clear, structured shift handover reports
Document issues, actions taken, risks, and ownership
Ensure the next shift starts aligned, prepared, and ready to execute
Plan and follow up on action items, space planning, and workshop participation
Support interviewing, training implementation, and coaching/counseling for improved performance
Engage in staff meetings and internal communications with peers, staff, and partner departments
Safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with policies and procedures
Apply LEAN concepts where possible to improve flow and reduce waste
Direct daily department activities to meet production goals
Review material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements; support maintenance programs for critical equipment
Generate productivity reports and other operations metrics