Production Specialist

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

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 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.
• Affords production ready documentation (MPIs) with equipment setup and programs.
• Ledges team in making process and efficiency improvements.
• Handles first calls in non-maintenance down issues and provides assistance to manufacturing support with implementing changes.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We 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 application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).