Flex

Manufacturing

Lead

$115–165k ~AI est. Columbia, South Carolina, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Lead candidates.

The Brief

“Lead at Flex. Skills: Process improvement, Resource management, Budget management. Provide feedback on performance. Initiate process development projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Assist supervisor in reaching goals

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Solve practical problems; Deal with concrete variables; Interpret instructions

Eligibility Requirements

Moving mechanical parts exposure, Repetitive motion, Toxic chemicals exposure, Caustic chemicals exposure, Risk of electrical shock, Overtime required, 2nd shift assignments, 3rd shift assignments, Lift up to 10 pounds, Lift up to 25 pounds

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8 years of related experience, Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

What You'll Do.

Provide feedback on performance

Initiate process development projects

Initiate cost improvement projects

Coordinate people resource requirements

Assist in department budget planning

Manage department expenses

Communicate daily plan

Communicate production issues

Communicate customer service issues

Highlight material shortages

Interface with Expediter on shortages

Interface with Purchasing on shortages

Recognize bottlenecks

Alert resources concerning downtime

Interface with Test Support on equipment problems

Interface with Maintenance on equipment problems

Track time for Pre-production

Track time for re-work

Communicate with opposite shift

Update department communication boards

Follow quality indicators

Stop if indicators below target

Alert if indicators below target

Respond to scrap situations

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Communicate with opposite shift

Communication Scope

Present information

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-08-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-05-2026 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 **Principle Accountabilities:** * Provide ongoing feedback on performance of individuals through both formal and informal evaluations. * Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects. * Coordinate people resource requirements for the department. * Assist in department budget planning and manage department expenses. * Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues * Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages * Recognize and monitor bottlenecks. * Report and alert resources concerning downtime. * Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems. * Track time for NPI/Pre-production/re-work. * Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow. * Update department communication boards. * Follow quality indicators. Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target. * Primary contact for response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step. **Education / Experience** Typically requires an Associate’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience. Typically requires 8 years of related experience. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** Demonstrates advanced skills which may be used to conduct on-the-job training and/or lead/guide other employees.Serves as an expert/consultant in manufacturing line skills with other employees. Demonstrates broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques and may improve

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