Production Supervisor - 1st Shift, CAR (Center Analysis & Repair)
Flex · Tennessee
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Flex (industrial) in Tennessee. Productivity, repair effectiveness, failure analysis accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Root cause, MES
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Tennessee: typical posted base $73k–$118k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 38 production supervisor openings in Tennessee, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Tennessee plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 32 other live production postings in Tennessee.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 97%
- ✓ Lean 39%
- ✓ Root cause 36%
- 5S 33%
- ✓ Six Sigma 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Green Belt, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Education
Bachelor's degree preferred/optional, in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial
Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related technical discipline. Equivalent technical education and
relevant experience may be considered.
Required Experience
Minimum 5 years in electronics manufacturing, failure analysis, debug, repair, test or technical operations.
Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Preferred Technical Experience
Server repair and diagnostics; motherboard and level board repair; ASIC troubleshooting and replacement; CPU
and microprocessor diagnostics and replacement; BGA troubleshooting; use of oscilloscopes, digital multimeters,
power supplies and diagnostic equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Lean Manufacturing experience; Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; IPC-A-610 knowledge; IPC-7711/7721
preferred; ERP/MES experience; Server RMA operation experience.
Direct Reports
Debug Technicians, Repair Technicians, Failure Analysis Technicians and Production Specialists assigned to
CAR operations.
Key Performance Indicators
First Pass Yield (FPY), Repair Yield, Failure Analysis Accuracy, Productivity, Turnaround Time (TAT), Cycle Time,
Customer Escapes, Scrap, Labor Efficiency, Training Certification Compliance, Employee Retention and Safety
Performance.
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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.
Work hours: 1st shift , m-sat, 7 am - 4 pm
Server RMA Operations
General Purpose
Responsible for leading the daily operations of the Center Analysis & Repair (CAR), ensuring safety, quality,
productivity, repair effectiveness, failure analysis accuracy, and customer satisfaction. The CAR Supervisor
manages teams performing server diagnostics, debugging, root cause analysis, board-level repair, and
component replacement.
Principal Accountabilities
- •Lead Debug, Failure Analysis, and Repair Technicians.
- •Manage daily CAR operations and staffing.
- •Monitor and report Productivity, FPY, Repair Yield, TAT, Cycle Time, Utilization, Scrap and Customer Escapes.
- •Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- •Support server, motherboard, and board-level repair activities.
- •Ensure compliance with ESD, ISO, Quality and Safety requirements.
- •Support NPI and new repair processes.
- •Partner with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing teams.
- •Lead employee coaching, performance reviews and development plans.
JOB
Technical Knowledge
Advanced knowledge of electronics troubleshooting, board-level repair, root cause analysis, server architecture,
SMT manufacturing processes, schematics, PCB layouts, diagnostics and repair methodologies.
Leadership & Business Skills
Strong people management, coaching, communication, conflict resolution and employee development skills.
Advanced Excel preferred. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Strong analytical and KPI reporting
capability.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Strong technical leader with hands-on experience in server repair, board-level troubleshooting, failure analysis,
ASIC and microprocessor repair, SMT processes, KPI management, and leadership in a high-volume electronics
manufacturing environment.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide
- •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- •Life Insurance
- •Short-term and Long-term Disability
- •Matching 401(k) Contributions
- •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- •Tuition Reimbursement