2nd Shift Production Specialist

Flex · South Carolina

Level: Specialist
Team: Production
Experience asked: 6+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 18 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist production role at Flex (industrial) in South Carolina. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Specialist located in Columbia, SC.

They ask for: 6+ years
Tools it names: Root cause
Openings: 2 with this title at this site

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live production postings in South Carolina.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Less than usual (6+ vs 8+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 69%
Lean 69%
Six Sigma 46%
Kaizen 38%
5S 38%
EHS / safety 31%

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It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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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 Columbia, SC.

Reporting to the Training Manager the Production Specialist role is responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in a production area.

requirements

and reviews process steps and reduces inefficiencies.

✓Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on process improvement, monitoring tools, root causes and corrective actions.
✓Drives production schedules and process related problems to closure.
✓Supports engineering and the development labs with all new product introduction and development.
✓Assists in the compliance of safety regulations, i.e. ISO and business controls.
✓Provides production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
✓Leads 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.
✓Spot checks product to ensure quality levels are maintained.
✓Stays current working with manufacturing support on process and equipment changes and upgrades.
✓Must have knowledge and experience with assembly requirements.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

✓Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of related manufacturing experience.
✓Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
✓Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
✓Ability to effectively present information in small group situations.
✓Requires understanding of and ability to use a wide variety of tools.
✓Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
✓Demonstrates advanced technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing line techniques

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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.

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

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