Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Production Manager

## Lead Apply locations:
USA, IL, Buffalo Grovetime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
June 29, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
WD216715

Job Posting Start Date 05-21-2026 Job Posting End Date 06-29-2026

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 Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a
** Production Lead
** located in
** Buffalo Grove, IL.
** Reporting to the
** Associate Production Supervisor,
** the
** Production Lead
** role involve being responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees
** 0600p-0600a Rotating Shift
**** What a typical day looks like:
*** Provide on the job coaching and training of individuals.
* Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
* Coordinate people resource requirements for the department.
* Assist in department budget planning and manage department expenses.
* Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues
* Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages
* Report and alert resources concerning downtime.
* Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems.
* Track time for NPI/Pre-production/re-work.
* Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.
* Update department communication boards.
* Follow quality indicators.  Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target.
* Primary contact for response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step.
** The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
*** High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience.
* 2-4 years of related experience
* Ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment
* Strong attention to detail
** AW20
* *** 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 Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)### ### $21.61 USD - $29.18 USD Hourly## ## Job Category Operations## Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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