Associate Production Supervisor

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking an Associate Operations Supervisor –2ndShift in Austin, TX to lead an SMT PCB assembly line. You will own shift-level safety, quality, and delivery while coordinating people, processes, and equipment on the production floor. Expect decisive direction, rapid issue resolution, and structured handovers to the next shift.

The role emphasizes visible leadership, coaching of operators, and continuous improvement in a Lean manufacturing setting to ensure predictable, high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and a visible floor presence.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own shift performance and deliver production schedules.
• Maintain quality results, including first pass yield and variation control.
• Drive rapid, structured response to equipment or process disruptions.
• Identify production gaps early and resolve them through disciplined problem solving.
• Enforce operating standards, safety requirements, and execution discipline.
• Lead from the production floor with a visible, engaged leadership presence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SMT Equipment Setup

Process Improvement Tools

Job description

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.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Associate Operations Supervisor –2ndShift located in Austin, TX. This is a hands‑on leadership role for an experienced manufacturing supervisor who thrives on visibility, accountability, and execution.

As the SMT Associate Production Supervisor, you will own shift-level performance across safety, quality, delivery, and readiness within a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB assembly environment. You will lead directly from the production floor, aligning people, process, and equipment to ensure stable, predictable operations—today and into the next shift.

Success in this role requires decisiveness, presence, and follow‑through. You will be trusted to identify issues early, respond quickly, and ensure your team is always prepared to execute.

Shift Time : 3:00 pm – 11:15 pm CST (Mon – Fri)

What a typical day looks like:

Production Execution

• Own shift performance and deliver production schedules
• Maintain strong quality results, including first pass yield and variation control
• Drive rapid, structured response to equipment or process disruptions
• Identify production gaps early and resolve them through disciplined problem solving
• Ensure actions are closed with clear ownership and follow-through
• Confirm line readiness for changeovers, including material verification and kitting
• Enforce operating standards, safety requirements, and execution discipline

Team Leadership

• Lead from the production floor with a visible, engaged leadership presence
• Set clear expectations and address performance directly and respectfully
• Coach and develop operators, line leads, and support personnel
• Build a culture of accountability, respect, and operational excellence
• Reinforce safe behaviors and ensure compliance with all EHS standards.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with ESC/Maintenance on downtime and equipment recovery.
• Work with Methods Engineering to ensure accurate setups and process readiness.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering on defect trends, containment, and root cause analysis.
• Share information openly, elevate proactively, and collaborate without blame.

Shift Communication & Continuity

• Deliver clear, structured shift handover reports
• Document issues, actions taken, risks, and ownership
• Ensure the next shift starts aligned, prepared, and ready to execute

Additional Responsibilities

• Plan and follow up on action items, space planning, and workshop participation.
• Support interviewing, training implementation, and coaching/counseling for improved performance.
• Engage in staff meetings and internal communications with peers, staff, and partner departments.
• Safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
• Apply LEAN concepts where possible to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Direct daily department activities to meet production goals.
• Review material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements; support maintenance programs for critical equipment.
• Generate productivity reports and other operations metrics.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 1+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operational results
• Strong communication skills and a visible floor presence
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and execution discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in SMT manufacturing (screen printing, pick‑and‑place, reflow, AOI)
• Working knowledge of SMT material preparation and equipment setup
• Familiarity with key manufacturing metrics such as schedule attainment, FPY, and downtime
• Experience working in Lean or continuous improvement environments

What Success Looks Like

• Shift performance is consistent and aligned to plan
• Quality performance is stable, with strong first pass yield
• Equipment uptime supports reliable production flow
• Lines are prepared ahead of need, enabling smooth changeovers
• Shift handovers are clear, actionable, and enable seamless transitions
• The team demonstrates strong capability, coverage, and accountability undefined

SD20

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