Operations Supervisor 2nd Shift

Flex•Austin, TX

9d•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 position is responsible for ensuring production meets volume, quality, and cost goals in a highly technical environment. The shift runs from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday. The supervisor leads production processes and teams, monitors operating performance, addresses operational problems, and supports improvements in efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery. The role also involves coaching and training operators, coordinating with engineering and maintenance, planning production schedules, supporting project and budget activities, and maintaining a safe, clean, and standards-compliant work environment. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least one year of operations experience. The employee works under close supervision and receives detailed instructions. The work environment may involve occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and electrical shock risk; noise is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for the physical demands of the job.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and one year of operations 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 of work on processes and other functions.
Ability to use telephones, data-entry tools, office software, word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database systems.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from 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; collect data, establish facts, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions, and draw valid conclusions.
Regular ability to talk and hear; frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting, handling small components, and reaching with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Close vision.

Responsibilities

Direct manufacturing operations during a shift or across a group of production lines to achieve 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 recommend 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.
Discuss performance with operators to coach them and improve 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.
Serve as a principal interface between the operations team and the maintenance function when 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 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.