Operations Manager

Flex•Coopersville, MI

17h

About The Position

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 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 an Operations Manager located in Coopersville MI. Reporting to the General Manager, the Operations Manager will be responsible for directing the manufacturing operations in a shift or group of production lines, ensuring volume, quality and cost goals are met.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree or Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Operations / Supply Chain Management
7+ years in Management and individual contributors/large team
5+ Experience with SMT and PCBA
7+ years’ experience In Automotive Industry / Automation
7+ years in Automation Manufacturing field
Experience in leading major initiatives and provides input to those initiatives
Ensures compliance with standards
Expert computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft

Responsibilities

Manages the production of several processes/lines in a highly technical environment and in charge of the line’s success.
Evaluates daily/regularly plant operating performance and advises on changes in operating conditions that will improve efficiencies and quality.
Guide a team of professionals (e.g. engineers/officers) to meet quality, cost, delivery and acknowledge requirements.
Troubleshoot and explore operational problems and advise on their resolution.
Guide regular discussions with operators to coach performance and improve operational comprehension and capability.
Solicits and evaluates ideas for plant improvements and contribute with qualified engineers to develop project proposals.
Provides technical and operational advice to project teams.
May act as principal interface between the operation team and the maintenance function.
Engage in training and coaching of junior operators.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.
Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
Assist in department budget planning and management of department expenses.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team members on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.