Production Specialist - Operations

Flex; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Flex in Memphis, TN is seeking a Production Specialist - Operations to support daily production activities, assist Supervisors, and maintain KPI dashboards. You will monitor productivity, quality and schedule attainment, drive waste reduction, and help with workforce readiness and training.

This role emphasizes teamwork, data analysis, and continuous improvement within a lean manufacturing environment. 6:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday, with sponsorship available for this position.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and performance trends.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, scrap control and productivity metrics.
• Knowledge of electronics assembly processes preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Supervisors in daily production execution and operational activities.
• Know and support all assembly workstations and production processes.
• Monitor production KPIs including productivity, efficiency, output, quality and schedule attainment.
• Track scrap performance and support corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Support line balancing and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workforce performance monitoring and skill progression.
• Coordinate and support operator training and certification activities.
• Serve as a support resource for operators regarding processes and work instructions.
• Maintain KPI dashboards, production reports and operational summaries

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Analyze production data

Manufacturing KPIs knowledge

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

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. At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Summary

The Production Specialist - Operations will be based in Memphis, TN reporting to Operations Manager is responsible for supporting daily production operations by assisting Supervisors in managing assembly activities, monitoring operational performance, maintaining workforce readiness, driving KPI achievement, reducing scrap, and supporting training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule

6:00am-3:00pm ; Mon - Fri

Principal Accountabilities

• Support Supervisors in daily production execution and operational activities.
• Know and support all assembly workstations and production processes.
• Monitor production KPIs including productivity, efficiency, output, quality and schedule attainment.
• Track scrap performance and support corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Support line balancing and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Assist with workforce performance monitoring and skill progression.
• Coordinate and support operator training and certification activities.
• Serve as a support resource for operators regarding processes and work instructions.
• Maintain KPI dashboards, production reports and operational summaries

Education / Experience

• High School Diploma required.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or production experience preferred.
• Electronics manufacturing or server assembly experience is highly desirable

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze production data and performance trends.
• Knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, scrap control and productivity metrics.
• Knowledge of electronics assembly processes preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement knowledge preferred.

Scope / Impact

• Supports production performance, productivity, quality, scrap reduction and workforce development across assigned manufacturing areas.

Supervision / Leadership

• No direct reports. Acts as operational support to Production Supervisors and assists with training, coaching and onboarding activities when required.

Sponsorship available for this position

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).