Production Specialist - 1st Shift

Flex•Columbia, SC

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 a Production Specialist located in Columbia, SC. Haw Reporting to the Associate Production Supervisor, the Production Specialist role involves a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area. What a typical day looks like: Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility. Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies. Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on process improvement, monitoring tools, root causes and corrective actions. Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure. Supports engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development. Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls. Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs. Leads team in making process and efficiency improvements. Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes. Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments. Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor. Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations. Spot checks product to ensure quality levels are maintained. Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades. Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements. The experience we’re looking to add to our team: High school diploma or equivalent required and successful completion of company-provided training, as required Minimum of 8 years of related manufacturing experience Demonstrated ability to operate complex manufacturing equipment Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed instructions and procedures Maintains accurate written records and documentation Proficient in interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedure manuals Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing routine reports and correspondence. Presenting information effectively in small group settings Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address practical challenges involving multiple variables and limited standardization Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based formats Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant on manufacturing line operations Demonstrates broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques Identifies and implements process improvements Applies new manufacturing technologies and production methods What you'll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans Life Insurance Short-term and Long-term Disability Matching 401(k) Contributions Vacation and Paid Sick Time Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required and successful completion of company-provided training, as required
Minimum of 8 years of related manufacturing experience
Demonstrated ability to operate complex manufacturing equipment
Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed instructions and procedures
Maintains accurate written records and documentation
Proficient in interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance guidelines, and procedure manuals
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing routine reports and correspondence.
Presenting information effectively in small group settings
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address practical challenges involving multiple variables and limited standardization
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based formats
Serves as a subject matter expert and consultant on manufacturing line operations
Demonstrates broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques
Identifies and implements process improvements
Applies new manufacturing technologies and production methods
Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements.

Responsibilities

Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.
Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on process improvement, monitoring tools, root causes and corrective actions.
Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
Supports engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development.
Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.
Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
Leads team in making process and efficiency improvements.
Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments.
Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor.
Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.
Spot checks product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.