Job Description:

Job Posting Start Date 04-08-2024 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.

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.

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 an Associate Operations Supervisor located in Buffalo Grove, IL.  

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

Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm  

( Rotating Shift - Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri/Tues, Wed, Sat )

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Leads the production and is responsible for the success of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment


• Evaluates daily/regular plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality


• Leads a team of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements


• Engages in training and coaching of junior operators


• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing individuals on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintains compliance with established policies and procedures


• Troubleshoots and analyzes operational problems and advises on their resolution


• Guides 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


• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material supply to meet customer requirements


• Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects


• Assists in departmental key performance and cost savings and management of department expenses.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• 1+ year experience managing individual contributors/small teams.


• Strong computer skills.


• Excel experience.

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Manufacturing experience required (fast-paced Assembly Line and Medical Device background preferred)


• Ensures compliance of standards (ISO:9000 and SQF standards)

Here are a few examples of what you’ll get for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401K


• PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Operations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 accessibility@flex.com 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).

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