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Job Posting Start Date 03-06-2026 Job Posting End Date 04-27-2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Summary</h2><p>To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a <b>Production Lead</b> located in <b>Buffalo Grove, IL.</b></p><p></p><p>Reporting to the <b>Associate Production Supervisor, </b>the <b>Production Lead </b>role involve being responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees</p><p></p><p><b>0600p-0600a Rotating Shift</b></p><p><b>What a typical day looks like:</b></p><ul><li>Provide on the job coaching and training of individuals.</li><li>Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.</li><li>Coordinate people resource requirements for the department.</li><li>Assist in department budget planning and manage department expenses.</li><li>Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues</li><li>Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages</li><li>Report and alert resources concerning downtime.</li><li>Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems.</li><li>Track time for NPI/Pre-production/re-work.</li><li>Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.</li><li>Update department communication boards.</li><li>Follow quality indicators.  Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target.</li><li>Primary contact for response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>The experience we’re looking to add to our team:</b></p><ul><li>High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience.  </li><li>2-4 years of related experience</li><li>Ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li></ul><p><b>AW20</b></p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>What you&#39;ll receive for the great work you provide:</b></p><ul><li>Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Short-term and Long-term Disability</li><li>Matching 401(k) Contributions</li><li>Vacation and Paid Sick Time</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)<h3></h3><h3></h3>$20.95 USD - $28.28 USD Hourly<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><h2>Job Category</h2>Operations<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2></h2><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Is Sponsorship Available?</p>No<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>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).