Production Manager at Flextronics International USA, Inc in Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Posting Start Date 11-18-2024 Job Posting End Date 01-18-2025

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.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Manager located in Buffalo Grove, IL

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Production Manager will guide and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the following areas of a manufacturing department; multi-level assembly, electronic card/system testing and quality assurance to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and helps on test procedures.


• Explores technology trends and market demand to plan projects.


• Contributes with management, production, and marketing staff to resolve manufacturing feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products.


• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.


• Partners with team and management in the development of the strategic plan and Annual Reviews and establishes requirements for materials, equipment, and manpower.


• Prioritizes production schedules based on product launches, equipment efficiency, and material availability to meet customer needs.


• Coordinates production activities with other departments, such as planning and distribution.


• Selects and develops staff to ensure efficient production operations.


• Manage manufacturing operations to meet production quality and cost targets.


• Addresses complex issues through research and evaluation of data and intangible factors


• Reviews budgets and schedules as required by management


• Maintains relationships with executives and major customers, resolving disputes and negotiating effectively.

Here is some of what you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience


• Manufacturing experience in Medical Device


• 4 years Management experience


• Knowledge of assembly requirements.


• Strong communication and documentation skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; medical device experience preferred

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

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Job Category

Operations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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