General Manager - Tooling - Flextronics - The Flex Company : Job Details

Job Location: USA, IL, Buffalo Grove

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 6 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: WD187402

Job Posting Start Date: 08-29-2024

Job Posting End Date: 10-08-2024

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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.

Summary:

The General Manager - Tooling will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL, reporting to the Vice President of Operations and will be responsible for managing the Tooling operations and collaborating on projects with customers or internal colleagues, new tool and mold development, improvement of manufacturing processes, and maintenance of production molds.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct the site to ensure business development growth and the attainment of profit and operations goals including the Vision and Mission.
• Assess existing and potential markets and develop and maintain strategic alliances with key customers.
• Regularly interact with executives and major clients, involving influencing and/or persuading customers and negotiations.
• Possess demonstrated positive human relations and business skills that are effective at all levels of the organization.
• Direct execution and develop the necessary functional and process expertise to deliver customer solutions in a rapid timeframe at the lowest possible costs.
• Manage new tooling requisitions from prototype or complex designs through mass production.
• Responsible for improvements, major repairs, and Engineering Change Notices to the molds.
• Implement preventive maintenance for production molds.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements including researching, designing, modifying, testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing tooling and processes.
• Implement quality and safety improvements in training for the tool room team.
• Functional responsibilities will include Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Regulatory, Quality, Warehousing and logistics, Business Excellence, cross-functional Human Resources, and Financial controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; MBA is preferred.
• 10 or more years of industry experience with at least 12 years of experience in Operations Management at the Executive level.
• Deep knowledge and expertise in tooling and plastic injection molding.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams of people and multi-million-dollar revenues.
• Ability to significantly improve tooling and molding operation metrics including increasing turns, out-of-box quality, on-time delivery, and reductions in cycle time, costs, and inventory.
• Experience in reverse logistics, (non-)warranty repair and service experience is an asset.
• Ability to successfully influence senior-level management, executives, and key clients.
• NPI experience with new customer programs from concept to successful execution and delivery.
• Proven sales development skills and excellent operational and financial skills.
• Experience working with ODMs and/or OEMs.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job Category: Operations

Relocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available? No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 [email protected] 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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