Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Milpitas, CA

4d•$68,700 - $94,400•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Associate Production Supervisor in Milpitas, CA, to support their manufacturing operations. This role reports to a manager and is responsible for directing manufacturing operations within a shift or group of production lines to achieve volume, quality, and cost goals. The position involves leading production processes in a technical environment, evaluating plant operating performance, leading a team of professionals, troubleshooting operational problems, and coaching operators. The role also includes contributing to plant improvements, providing technical advice, acting as an interface with maintenance, engaging in training, prioritizing production schedules, and participating in process development and cost improvement projects. Additionally, the Associate Production Supervisor will assist in department budget planning and management, and maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with manufacturing standards.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor degree or equivalent experience in addition to 1 year of operations experience.
Strong technical background in a manufacturing environment
Experience with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and/or electrical systems
Experience with wire harnessing and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards or certification
Proven experience leading and developing teams of 25–40 employees
Servant-leader mindset with a collaborative, team-first approach
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex functional standards. Demonstrates a general knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures. Has awareness of the functional impact upon work processes and other functions.
Ability to operate telephones, data entry, office software including, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and data base systems.
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 effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the line’s success.
Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality.
Lead a team of individual professionals (e.g., engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.
Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution.
Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding and capability.
Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.
Provides technical and operational advice to project teams.
May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.
Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
Assist in department budget planning and management of department expenses.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
Ensures compliance to manufacturing standards.