Flex
manufacturing
ProductionSpecialist
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“Production Specialist at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.. Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.”
Industry & Context.
Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.; Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues; Clears minor machine difficulties
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years’ experience in similar position, Minimum 1 year machine troubleshooting experience, Knowledge of and experience with assembly requirements, Good communication and documentation skills, Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have
Medical device experience preferred
What You'll Do.
maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility.
Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.
Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
Assists in the compliance of safety regulations
i. e. ISO and business controls.
Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
Supports team in making process and efficiency improvements.
Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups
calibrations and alignments.
Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician
engineer or supervisor.
Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.
Performs spot checks on product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Supports team in making process and efficiency improvements.; Provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.; Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations.; Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.
Communication Scope
Good communication skills
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 04-28-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-29-2026 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 To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Production Specialist** located in **Buffalo Grove, IL.** Reporting to the **Associate Production Supervisor** , the **Production Specialist involves** being responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area. **Hours: 6:00 pm -6:00 am** (Rotating shift) **What a typical day looks like:** * Develops, maintains and improves assembly processes within area of responsibility. * Evaluates process specifications periodically to decide if the specifications accurately reflect the process requirements and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies. * Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure. * Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls. * Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs. * Supports team in making process and efficiency improvements. * Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes. * Monitors equipment performance and makes minor adjustments such as set-ups, calibrations and alignments. * Clears minor machine difficulties and performs maintenance and repairs under supervision of technician, engineer or supervisor. * Assists operators by answering questions and demonstrating operations. * Performs spot checks on product to ensure
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