Associate Production Supervisor - 2nd shift (6:00 pm - 6:00 am)

Flex•Buffalo Grove, IL

23h•$58,000 - $79,700•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 Principle Accountabilities: Work Hours: 2nd Shift, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, Rotating 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 efficiency and quality. Lead a team of up to 12 people (e.g. machine operators, Quality and Materials team members), 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.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree optional/ideal
Required Work Experience: 1 year, minimum, work experience with assembly lines, which must include experience leading people (at least 3 to 4 people, minimum) and disciplinary actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (v lookups and pivots exp ideal/optional) and giving PowerPoint presentations.
Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. and be willing and able to do a lot of walking, standing, etc. onsite at the plant.

Nice To Haves

Above work experience from highly regulated manufacturing companies (e.g. automotive, food & beverage, and/or medical devices, etc.), idea

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 efficiency and quality.
Lead a team of up to 12 people (e.g. machine operators, Quality and Materials team members), 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.