Associate Production Supervisor - Night Shift at Flextronics International USA, Inc in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

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/an Associate Operations Supervisor - Night Shift located in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Associate Operations Supervisor will be is responsible for directing the manufacturing operations performed in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring they reach volume, quality and cost goals.

D Shift - 6:00 pm - 6:00 am Rotating Shift

What a typical day looks like:

• Responsible for the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment.




• Lead a team comprising individual professional (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness requirements.




• Reviews daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies/quality.




• Troubleshoots/analyses operational problems and advises on their resolution. Holds regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational understanding/capability.




• Receives and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and works with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.




• Provides technical/operational advice to project teams.




• May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.




• May train and coach junior operators.




• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements.




• Initiates and participates in process development and cost improvement projects.




• Assist in department budget planning and manage department expenses.




• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.




• Ensures compliance of standard

The experience we’re looking to add to our team,

• Minimum 2 years of experience in assembly lines




• Demonstrated experience in leading high performing teams




• Recent experience in supervisory roles




• Proven track record of building high performing teams




• Experience with reviewing material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.




• Leadership & Interpersonal skills




• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.




• Multitasking

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Technically sound in general troubleshooting principles (use of o-scope, probe, multi-meter to pinpoint component failure)




• Functional and ICT tests equipment is a plus




• Problem solving




• The 5S System (Lean Manufacturing Methodology)

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision




• Life Insurance




• Matching 401K




• PTO




• Tuition Reimbursement




• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the recruitment process. Please advise us of any accommodations you may need by e-mailing: accessibility@flex.com.