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Avon Protection Flex Production Technician in Cleveland, Ohio
Job Title: Flex Production Technician
Location: Cleveland, OH
Business Unit: Team Wendy
Schedule: Non- Exempt, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Shift (Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd)
Who are we
At Team Wendy, we design and build advanced head protection systems trusted by military personnel, first responders, and law enforcement professionals around the world. As part of Avon Technologies plc, you'll be backed by the strength of a global leader in protective technology united by a shared mission to protect those who protect us.
Position Summary
The Flex Technician (Flex Tech) is a highly adaptable, cross-trained production role designed to support operational continuity, workforce agility, and throughput stability across the organization. This role is critical to ensuring coverage during staffing gaps, demand fluctuations, and ramp periods.
Flex Technicians are expected to develop proficiency across multiple functional areas within their assigned value stream and progressively cross-train across all value streams to maximize training efficiency, workforce flexibility, and gap coverage.
The Flex Technician role is structured across three levels (Flex Tech I, II, and III). All new Flex Technician hires will enter the role at Flex Tech I. Progression to higher levels is based on demonstrated training competency completion, operational proficiency, and relevant experience with an accompanied pay increase.
Flex Technician Levels Overview
Flex Technician I
Entry-level
All newly hired Flex Technicians begin at this level
Developing proficiency in multiple core functions within a single assigned value stream
Actively completing required training competencies and certifications
Provides operational coverage within the value stream under guidance from Leads or Certified Trainers
Beginning exposure to cross-training opportunities
Flex Technician II
Intermediate level
Demonstrates proficiency across most or all functions within the assigned value stream
Successfully completed required training competencies for advancement
Actively cross-trained across multiple value streams
Independently supports coverage needs, ramp activity, and staffing gaps
Serves as a functional resource during transitions between work areas
Flex Technician III
Advanced level
Demonstrates advanced proficiency across all functional areas within the assigned value stream
Fully cross-trained across all value streams
Provides critical coverage during high-impact staffing gaps, ramp-ups, and operational disruptions
Serves as a back up line lead in times of high volume and leadership absences
Supports onboarding, job shadowing, and knowledge transfer efforts in partnership with Leads and Certified Trainers
Advancement between levels is not tenure-based and is contingent upon documented training completion, demonstrated competencies, sustained performance, and operational readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain proficiency in all required functions within the assigned value stream
Progressively cross-train across all value streams to support operational continuity
Flex between work areas, roles, and shifts based on business needs
Support staffing stabilization efforts during absences, turnover, and demand surges
Perform work in accordance with SOPs, quality standards, and safety requirements
Partner with supervisors, leads, and trainers to ensure seamless role transitions
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and training effectiveness
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing, production, or warehouse experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to learn multiple job functions
Strong attendance, reliability, and professionalism
Ability to follow instructions and safety protocols
Preferred Qualifications
Prior cross-functional or flexible workforce experience
Familiarity with job rotation, standardized work, or lean manufacturing principles
Experience with production, quality, or ERP systems
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require
Role Expectations
This role requires a high degree of flexibility, accountability, and engagement
All Flex Technicians must actively progress through training competencies
Advancement is earned through competency mastery and performance, not tenure
About Avon Technologies:
We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can
What We Offer:
Flexible Schedule
Competitive Compensation Package
Learning and Development Opportunities
Bonus Plan
401k Matching
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Mentorship Program
This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $22.98 - $28.53 per hour. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability