Sr. Manufacturing Manager

Flex•Fontana, CA

17h

About The Position

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner. The Sr. Manufacturing Manager is located in Fontana, California, and reports to the Director of Manufacturing. The role oversees day-to-day production activities and ensures departments are managed efficiently and effectively, aligning manufacturing operations with the organization’s mission and goals. Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, which focuses on critical digital infrastructure and end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications. The position oversees manufacturing, facilities, and maintenance; manages production schedules, staffing, training, budgets, and resources; and coordinates with operations, engineering, technology, and quality teams. It establishes performance measures and operational policies, identifies improvement opportunities, supports employee development and retention, and promotes a safe work environment and company culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; education may be substituted for relevant experience.
At least 10 years of related experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment.
Strong leadership and supervisory experience.
Strong experience planning and scheduling work in a job shop environment.
Ability to actively listen, delegate, problem solve, and create an effective team spirit.
Ability to attract new talent and develop existing staff through effective training and coaching.
Demonstrated ability to improve production efficiency and throughput.
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior organizational and diplomacy skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in hiring and training departmental managers.
Organize and oversee the work and schedules of production departments.
Work with functional partners on production scheduling and resource management.
Conduct timely, constructive performance evaluations, with a focus on developing bench talent through organic growth.
Handle employee discipline and termination as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Establish quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards for evaluating company efficiency and effectiveness, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures within Production Operations.
Implement policies and procedures to improve day-to-day operations.
Ensure work environments are adequate and safe.
Oversee manufacturing, facilities, and maintenance to ensure they meet goals set by departmental and company leadership.
Plan, direct, control, implement, evaluate, monitor, and forecast budgets and resources in each division to achieve financial objectives.
Communicate and explain new directives, policies, and procedures to managers; for major changes, meet with operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
Create the personnel and resource infrastructure needed to manufacture products competitively and efficiently.
Manage staff training in operational areas including fabrication, building assembly, switchgear, and panel assembly and wiring.
Create an environment that supports employee retention and growth.
Lead from a position of service, internally and externally.
Serve as a steward of company culture across production departments.
Improve customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
Coordinate and integrate work among operations, engineering, technology, and quality divisions to improve workflow and cost-effectiveness.
Project a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
Manage budgets and make budgetary requests for equipment, labor, and operating supplies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.