Lead

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.Job SummaryTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Lead located in Austin, TX.Reporting to the Associate Production Supervisor the Lead role is responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees.What a typical day looks like:Providing ongoing feedback on performance of individuals through both formal and informal evaluations.Initiating and participating in process development and cost improvement projects.Coordinating people resource requirements for the department.Assisting in department budget planning and manage department expenses.Communicating daily plan and any production or customer service issuesHighlighting material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortagesRecognizing and monitor bottlenecks.Reporting and alerting resources concerning downtime.Interfacing with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems.Tracking time for NPI/Pre-production/re-work.Communicating with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.Updating department communication boards.Following quality indicators. Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target.The experience we’re looking to add to our team:Typically requires an associate’s degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience. Typically requires 2 years of related experience. Serves as an expert/consultant in manufacturing line skills with other employees. Demonstrates broad knowledge of manufacturing line techniques and may improve processes. Applies new technologies/ techniques.Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees, and supervisors of the organizationAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situationsAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.What you'll receive for the great work you provide:Full range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition 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 08-19-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-30-2026 Job CategoryOperationsIs Sponsorship Available?NoFlex 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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).SummaryLocation: USA, TX, AustinType: Full time