Flex
manufacturing
SMTProductionLead
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“SMT Production Lead at Flex. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Provide on the job coaching and training of individuals.. 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.
response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step.
0600a-0600p Rotating Shift
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years of related experience, Ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail
What You'll Do.
Provide on the job coaching and training of individuals.
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
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
Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.; Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems.; Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages
Communication Scope
Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues; Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.; Update department communication boards.
Process & Methodology
process development, cost improvement projects
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 04-27-2026 Job Posting End Date 05-25-2026 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 Job Description To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Production Lead** located in **Buffalo Grove, IL.** Reporting to the **Associate Production Supervisor,** the **SMT** **Production Lead** role involve being responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees **0600a-0600p Rotating Shift** **What a typical day looks like:** * Provide on the job coaching and training of individuals. * 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 * 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. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience. * 2-4 y
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