Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Austin, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Associate Operations Supervisor –2ndShift located in Austin, TX. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced manufacturing supervisor who thrives on visibility, accountability, and execution. As the SMT Associate Production Supervisor, you will own shift-level performance across safety, quality, delivery, and readiness within a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB assembly environment. You will lead directly from the production floor, aligning people, process, and equipment to ensure stable, predictable operations—today and into the next shift. Success in this role requires decisiveness, presence, and follow-through. You will be trusted to identify issues early, respond quickly, and ensure your team is always prepared to execute. Shift Time : 11:00 pm – 7:30 am CST(Sun -Thu)

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

Production Execution
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
Team Leadership
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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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.
Shift Communication & Continuity
Deliver clear, structured shift handover reports
Document issues, actions taken, risks, and ownership
Ensure the next shift starts aligned, prepared, and ready to execute
Additional Responsibilities
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.