Business Excellence Technician Job Listing at Flex in Columbia, SC (Job ID WD213556)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 01-22-2026 Job Posting End Date 02-28-2026Flex 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

General Purpose:

• Be a part of the Business Excellence continuous improvement team contributing to transformational site-wide projects, lead time reduction Kaizen events, and day to day incremental improvements.  The BE Team is responsible for coaching and facilitating waste removal activities using lean concepts and demonstrating the value of lean tools.

Responsibilities:

• 1st Level of support in projects as a representative of the BE Team for advice and keeping lean concepts as a focus
• 5S+1, standard work, and lean design audits using defined Flex guidelines
• Maintain 5S+1 score tracking sheet
• Assist engineering teams with cycle time validation and Yamazumi principles
• Identify areas of production with opportunities to reduce lead time or increase output
• Assist starting and collecting prints from fleet of 3D Printers (after exposure and training)
• Collect and upload completed Kaizen projects in Flex standard online tracking system
• Execute tasks delegated safely, with high quality, and on time​

​ Requirements

• Interest in manufacturing, assembly, process flow
• Strong desire to learn (Manufacturing principles, Lean concepts, 3D printing, etc)
• Ability to keep work area orderly per Flex standard 5S+1 standards, maintain an example of what good 5S looks like
• Communication
• Office Skills: Functional Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Typically some previous experience with manufacturing and lean

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

Job Category Operational Excellence

Is 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 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).

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