Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Associate Production Supervisor directs manufacturing operations performed during a shift or across a group of production lines, ensuring volume, quality, and cost goals are achieved. The role leads several processes or lines in a highly technical environment and is responsible for their success. It monitors operating performance, troubleshoots operational problems, guides and coaches operators, and works with engineers and project teams on plant improvements and process development. The supervisor prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material supply; assists with departmental budget planning and expense management; and promotes a safe, clean work environment and compliance with manufacturing standards and established policies. The role has an immediate operational impact and may execute or provide input to functional processes and initiatives. It facilitates group decisions and may make or approve decisions for sections or sub-functions. The position is closely supervised and normally receives detailed work instructions, while supporting Flex values and pursuing identified development needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus one year of operations experience or three years of team lead experience.
Demonstrated operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex functional standards.
General knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
Awareness of the functional impact on work processes and other functions.
Ability to operate 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, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability 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 and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions, and draw valid conclusions.

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 be responsible for their success.
Evaluate plant operating performance and advise on changes to improve efficiency and quality.
Lead a team of professionals to meet quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness requirements.
Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on resolutions.
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.
May serve as the principal interface between the operations team and the maintenance function.
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 management of department expenses.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of control points, equipment, and resources, and by maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with manufacturing standards.