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 management, Resource planning, Continuous improvement. Provide feedback on performance. Initiate process development projects”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Solve practical problems

Eligibility Requirements

Repetitive motion, Toxic or caustic chemicals, Risk of electrical shock, Overtime required, 2nd or 3rd shift assignments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate's degree or equivalent experience, 6 years of related experience, Expert/consultant in manufacturing line skills, Broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques, Ability to present information, Ability to work with mathematical concepts, Ability to solve practical problems

What You'll Do.

Provide feedback on performance

Initiate process development projects

Participate in 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

Interface with Expediter; Interface with Purchasing; Interface with Test Support; Interface with Maintenance; Communicate with opposite shift

Communication Scope

Present information

Process & Methodology

Process development, Cost improvement

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-11-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-30-2026 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 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. **Job summary:** To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Lead located in **Columbia, SC.** Reporting to the**Associate Production Supervisor** the **Lead** role is responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees. **What a typical day looks like:** * 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 N

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