Operations Supervisor 2nd Shift

Flex•Austin, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Operations Supervisor in Austin, Texas, to direct manufacturing operations during a shift or across a group of production lines. Reporting to a manager, this role is responsible for helping production lines meet volume, quality, and cost goals in a highly technical environment. The scheduled shift is 3:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday. The supervisor leads production processes and teams, monitors plant performance, troubleshoots operational issues, and advises on improvements to efficiency and quality. The position also supports operator coaching and training, process development, cost-improvement projects, production scheduling, departmental budget planning, and expense management. The role helps maintain a safe, clean work environment and ensures compliance with manufacturing standards and established policies and procedures. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, along with one year of operations experience. The employee works under close supervision, normally receives detailed instructions, and supports Flex values. The work environment may involve 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

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 1 year of operations experience.
Operations and technical skills, with understanding of Flex functional standards.
General knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures.
Awareness of how the function affects work processes and other functions.
Ability to operate telephones and 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, 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, diagram, or schedule 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 take responsibility for line 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 their resolution.
Coach operators to improve performance, operational understanding, and capability.
Solicit and evaluate plant-improvement ideas and collaborate with engineers on project proposals.
Provide technical and operational advice to project teams.
Serve as a potential principal interface between the operations team and maintenance.
Train and coach junior operators.
Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material 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.