Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Associate Production Supervisor in Austin, Texas. Reporting to a manager, this role directs manufacturing operations during a shift or across a group of production lines and is responsible for achieving volume, quality, and cost goals. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday. The supervisor leads production in a highly technical environment, evaluates operating performance, and works to improve efficiency and quality. The role leads and develops operators, addresses operational problems, supports process and cost improvements, coordinates with engineers and maintenance, and helps plan production schedules and department expenses. The supervisor also maintains a safe, clean workplace and ensures compliance with manufacturing standards and established policies and procedures. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least two years of operations experience. Work takes place in an environment with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical-shock risk; noise is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of operations experience.
Operations and technical skills, with understanding of Flex functional standards and general knowledge of functional concepts and Flex policies and procedures.
Ability to use telephones, perform data entry, and use office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages, and database systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and effectively present information 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 and handle concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions, and draw valid conclusions.
Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand and walk; occasionally required to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds; close vision is required.

Responsibilities

Direct manufacturing operations for a shift or group of production lines to meet volume, quality, and cost goals.
Lead production across several processes or lines in a highly technical environment and take responsibility for line success.
Evaluate plant operating performance and recommend changes to improve efficiency and quality.
Lead operators to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on resolution.
Coach operators through regular discussions to improve performance, operational understanding, and capability.
Solicit and evaluate plant improvement ideas and collaborate with qualified engineers on project proposals.
Provide technical and operational advice to project teams.
Serve as a principal interface between the operations team and maintenance, as needed.
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 expense management.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on control points, equipment, and resources, and maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.