Flex
manufacturing
Lead
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“Lead at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Provide ongoing feedback on performance of individuals through both formal and informal evaluations. Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Follow quality indicators; Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target
Industry & Context.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, Occasionally exposed to work that requires repetitive motion, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock, Occasionally works in job assignments that may require overtime and 2nd or 3rd shift job assignments as required, Regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms, Frequently required to handle small components, Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear, Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Associate’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience, 4 years of related experience, Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, and supervisors of the organization, Ability to read and comprehend and interpret moderately complex instructions, Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs, Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
What You'll Do.
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate people resource requirements for the department; Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues; Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages; Report and alert resources concerning downtime; Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems; Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow; Update department communication boards
Communication Scope
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, and supervisors of the organization; Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues; Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow; Update department communication boards
Process & Methodology
Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-20-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-20-2026 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 4 years of related experience. **Knowledge / Skills / Abilities** Serves as an expert/consultant in manufacturing line skills with other employees. Demonstrates broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques and may improve processes. Applies new technologies/ techniques. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and sm
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