Associate Production Supervisor-2

Flex; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner seeking a production leader in West Columbia, SC. You will oversee multiple lines in a highly technical setting, guiding engineers and operators to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of operations experience. Strong coaching, problem-solving, and budget-awareness are essential for success in this position at Flex.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus 2+ years of operations experience.
• Ability to read and interpret general business and technical documents.
• Ability to manage multiple processes and coach operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of several processes/lines in a technical environment.
• Evaluate plant performance and advise on operating changes to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead a team of professionals to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and coach operators to improve performance.
• Solicit ideas for plant improvements and develop proposals with engineers.
• Provide technical and operational advice to project teams.
• Interface between operations and maintenance as needed.
• Prioritize production schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Participate in process development and cost-improvement projects.
• Assist in department budgeting and expense management.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

Troubleshooting

Process improvement

Budgeting

Safety/compliance

Coaching

Data entry and office software

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

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. 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 Description

Principle Accountabilities

• Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success.
• Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality.
• Lead a team of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.
• Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution. Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding and capability.
• Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and collaborates with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.
• Provides technical and operational advice to project teams.
• May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
• Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.
• Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Assist in department budget planning and management of department expenses.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance to manufacturing standards.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Typically requires a bachelor degree or equivalent experience in addition to 2+ year of operations experience.
• Demonstrates operations and technical skills and understanding of Flex functional standards. Demonstrates a general knowledge of functional concepts and a rudimentary understanding of Flex policies and procedures. Has awareness of the functional impact upon work processes and other functions. Ability to operate telephones, data entry, office software including, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and data base 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 effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, and draw valid conclusions.

Work Environment

The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, handle small components, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision.

Region/Country Specific Details

(Details relevant to posting location – ex. FLSA Status Exempt/Non-Exempt in US)

Safety Disclosure

This job requires strict adherence to all safety protocols and requirements specified in the work instructions, trainings, and any posted signs in the area. This job requires to comply with all site safety regulations and relevant regulatory standards.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).