Production Specialist: Assembly & Process Optimizer

Flex; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products. A career at Flex offers growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment located in Columbia, SC.

The Production Specialist reports to the Training Manager and handles a range of complex operations in the production area, driving schedules, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring safety and process improvements across the line.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information in small group settings.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of manufacturing tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Advanced technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing line techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
• Evaluates process specifications and reduces inefficiencies.
• Collaborates with Quality Engineers on process improvement and root causes.
• Drives production schedules and resolves process-related problems.
• Supports engineering and development labs with new product introductions.
• Assists in safety compliance (ISO and controls).
• Provides production ready documentation with equipment setup and programs.
• Leads team in process and efficiency improvements.
• Handles first calls for non-maintenance down issues and supports changes.
• Monitors equipment performance and performs minor adjustments.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs under supervision.
• Assists operators and provides training.
• Spot checks product quality.
• Stays current with process and equipment changes.
• Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements.

Skills

Reading & interpreting documents

Report writing

Presentation skills

Tools literacy

Instruction comprehension

Manufacturing line techniques

Tools

Industrial tools

Job description

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products. A career at Flex offers growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment located in Columbia, SC.

The Production Specialist reports to the Training Manager and handles a range of complex operations in the production area, driving schedules, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring safety and process improvements across the line.