Director of Operations

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 dont meet every bullet point we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth were looking to add a Director Operations located in Milpitas California.

The Director Operations is the senior manufacturing leader responsible for developing and executing the sites operational strategy to support business growth customer satisfaction operational excellence and financial performance. Reporting to the General Manager this role provides leadership for manufacturing operations across Automotive Cloud Industrial and advanced manufacturing programs ensuring safe efficient scalable and cost-effective execution.

The Director oversees operations supporting SMT PCBA Backend Manufacturing Mechanical Assembly Box Build Rack Assembly System Integration and Cleanroom Manufacturing environments. This position is accountable for achieving objectives related to safety quality delivery productivity capacity utilization and profitability while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic and results-driven leader who partners closely with Engineering Quality Supply Chain Finance Human Resources Program Management and Customer Business Units to optimize manufacturing performance support customer growth and drive sustainable business results in a complex high-volume manufacturing environment.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead and execute the sites manufacturing strategy to support business growth operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee manufacturing operations across SMT PCBA Backend Manufacturing Mechanical Assembly Box Build System Integration and Cleanroom Manufacturing environments.
• Drive performance improvements in safety quality delivery productivity inventory management and financial results.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency throughput and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with Engineering Quality Supply Chain Program Management and Customer Business Units to ensure successful operational execution and customer support.
• Support new product introductions production transfers capacity planning and manufacturing scalability to meet customer demand.

The Experience Were Looking to Add to Our Team

• Typically requires a bachelors degree in engineering Operations Management Business Administration or a related field.
• 12 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations production leadership or related discipline.
• 8 years of leadership experience managing large-scale manufacturing organizations and high-performing teams.
• Experience leading high-volume manufacturing operations within Automotive Industrial Cloud Infrastructure EMS or related industries.
• Demonstrated success driving operational excellence productivity improvements business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Strong knowledge of SMT PCBA Backend Manufacturing Mechanical Assembly Box Build Rack Assembly and System Integration operations.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing Continuous Improvement capacity planning and KPI-driven performance management initiatives.
• Strong business acumen financial management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

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The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to experience qualifications geographic location education external market data and internal equity.

$191700.00 USD - $263600.00 USDAnnual

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Is Sponsorship Available

No

Flex 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).