Production Supervisor-1

Flextronics International USA, Inc; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing partner is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead operations in Northfield, MN. This role involves directing production lines, ensuring quality and efficiency, and fostering a collaborative environment. You will leverage your advanced management skills and technical knowledge to troubleshoot issues, coach team members, and implement process improvements. Join a forward-thinking company that values growth and inclusivity, and make a significant impact on the production of exceptional products. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply and help us create extraordinary outcomes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Matching 401(k) Contributions

Vacation and Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Advanced people and process management skills.
• Knowledge of multiple functional technologies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing operations to meet volume, quality, and cost goals.
• Evaluate plant performance and implement improvements.
• Train and coach junior operators and supervisors.

Skills

People Management

Process Management

MS Office

Oracle ERP

Lean Practices

Communication Skills

Tools

Oracle Agile

Database Software

Job description

Job Posting Start Date 04-25-2025 Job Posting End Date

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 Supervisor located in Northfield, MN.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Supervisor will be responsible for directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality, and cost goals.

1st or 2nd shift

What a typical day looks like:

• Responsible for the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment.
• Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance, evaluate areas that may be impacting performance, and advise on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.
• Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.
• Evaluate ideas for plant improvements and work with qualified engineers to develop project proposals to encourage improvements and changes.
• Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.
• May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
• May train and coach junior operators and junior team supervisors
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.
• Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Assists in department budget planning and manage department expenses.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance of standards.
• Ensure that all manufacturing area personnel are trained and certified in their specific functions.
• Ensure that all manufacturing personnel adhere to all safety guidelines..

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

• Advanced people and/or process management skills and relationship skills.
• Knowledge of multiple functional technologies and processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
• MS Office, Oracle ERP / Oracle Agile, and database software.
• Ability to supervise and discipline department employees.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems. Ability to collect data, establish facts, interpret a variety of instructions.
• Familiar with Lean practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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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

Pay Range (Applicable to Minnesota) $64,700.00 USD - $89,000.00 USDAnnual Job Category OperationsRelocation:Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex 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).