Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Production Supervisor directs manufacturing operations during a shift or across a group of production lines, ensuring volume, quality, and cost goals are met. The role leads multiple processes or lines in a highly technical environment and is responsible for operational performance, team coaching, process improvements, production scheduling, and compliance with manufacturing standards. The position is located in Austin, Texas, and reports to a manager. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Wednesday.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least one year of operations experience.
Demonstrated operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex functional standards.
General knowledge of functional concepts and rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
Awareness of the functional impact on work processes and other functions.
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 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 and limited standardization.
Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Lead the production of several processes or lines in a highly technical environment and take responsibility for line performance.
Evaluate plant operating performance and recommend changes to improve efficiency and quality.
Lead operators in meeting quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on resolutions.
Coach operators to improve performance, 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 operations 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 in the use of control points, equipment, and resources, and by maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.