Flex
ProductionSupervisor
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Production Supervisor at Flex. Skills: Production management, Team leadership, Operational efficiency. Direct manufacturing operations. Lead production of processes/lines”
What You'll Achieve.
Reach volume goals; Reach quality goals; Reach cost goals
Industry & Context.
Define practical problems; Solve practical problems; Deal with variables; Collect data; Establish facts; Interpret instructions; Draw conclusions
Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Work requiring repetitive motion, Exposure to toxic chemicals, Exposure to caustic chemicals, Risk of electrical shock, Lift up to 10 pounds, Lift up to 25 pounds
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years of supervisory experience, SMT or electronics manufacturing experience, Technical understanding of SMT equipment, Leadership capabilities, Team management capabilities, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, Familiarity with production planning tools
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
What You'll Do.
Direct manufacturing operations
Lead production of processes/lines
Evaluate plant operating performance
Advise on changes for efficiencies
Advise on changes for quality
Lead professionals to meet requirements
Troubleshoot operational problems
Analyze operational problems
Guide discussions with operators
Improve operational understanding
Improve operational capability
Solicit ideas for plant improvements
Evaluate ideas for plant improvements
Develop project proposals
Provide technical advice
Provide operational advice
Act as interface to maintenance
Coach junior operators
Prioritize production schedules
Initiate process development projects
Participate in process development projects
Initiate cost improvement projects
Participate in cost improvement projects
Assist in budget planning
Manage department expenses
Maintain safe work environment
Maintain clean work environment
Educate individuals on control points
Educate individuals on equipment
Direct individuals on control points
Direct individuals on equipment
Ensure compliance with standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineers; Interface with maintenance
Communication Scope
Present information; Respond to questions
Process & Methodology
Project proposals
Full Job Description
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 **Summary:** To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Supervisor located in Perai, Penang. The Production Supervisor role directs the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality and cost goals. **What a typical day looks like:** * Leads the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and responsible for the lines success. * Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality. * Lead a team of individual professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements. * Troubleshoot and analyze operational problems and advise on their resolution. Guide 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. * Engage in training and coaching of junior operators. * Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements. * Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects. * As
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