Director, Operations
Share
Job Location:
Libertyville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Posting Start DateJob Posting End DateFlex 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 dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.
Job Summary
To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Director Operations located in Libertyville Illinois.
Reporting to the General Manager the Director Operations who is in charge of managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.
What a typical day looks like:
- Guarantee production delivery in full on time and in specifications required by customers at the most cutthroat cost.
- Define operational financial goals.
- Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
- Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
- Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
- Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOIs.
- Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
- Partner with other business to establish strategic plans and goals.
- Direct and control the activities on purchasing business production control planning manufacturing engineering test engineering maintenance manufacturing and logistics.
- Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.
The experience were looking to add to our team:
- Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred.
- 1015 years of manufacturing experience with 35 years in a Director-level Operations role within Medical Devices or other regulated industries.
- Proven experience leading operations under FDA ISO 13485 GMP and customer audits.
- Demonstrated success delivering measurable results while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
- Strong P&L ownership and financial discipline in regulated manufacturing environments.
- Hands-on experience with assembly high speed automation and validated manufacturing processes.
- Deep experience managing NPIs process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and design transfer.
- Ability to lead multi-shift operations with a strong safety and quality mindset.
- Experience scaling operations while maintaining patient safety and regulatory integrity.
- Strong cross-functional leadership with Quality Engineering Supply Chain and Regulatory teams.
KR14
What youll 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
OperationsIs 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. Were happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email and well 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).Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Employee Relations
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Conflict Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Leadership management
- Financial Planning
