Associate Operations Supervisor (1st Shift)

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

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Job Summary

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Associate Production Supervisor located in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the manager, the candidate would be responsible for providing daily supervision to staff, projects and/or resources. Ensures complete end to end development of assigned personnel (direct reports) and/or Operations projects.

Shift Hours : 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (M- F) 

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for a production area, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are consistently achieved.
• Supervise and support a team of approximately 25 production employees, providing coaching, training, performance feedback, and employee development.
• Direct department activities and allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet customer requirements and production schedules.
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor operational metrics and generate reports to evaluate performance, identify opportunities, and support data-driven decision making.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee engagement activities while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
• Promote Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and operational procedures while protecting company assets and maintaining a safe work environment.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus a minimum of 5 years of operations, manufacturing, production, or related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, team lead, supervisory, or people management experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present information, write reports, and collaborate across multiple functions and leadership levels.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to manage operational data and reporting.
• Ability to analyze data, solve operational problems, prioritize competing demands, and drive results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

 

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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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 10-26-2026 Job Posting End Date

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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