Manufacturing Leader – Tool Room & Process Excellence

Flexco; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance:

Personal days

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to translate site strategy into execution across assigned manufacturing areas at the Downers Grove facility. You will lead the Tool Room, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and mentor team members to sustain operational excellence.

The role requires a technical background, advanced managerial skills, and experience guiding cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% is expected; relocation assistance not specified.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (CNC, tool and die, machining, heat treat, assembly, or related areas).
• Experience leading people or teams; cross-functional project leadership may be considered.
• Technical knowledge or expert-level experience with manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to coach and support employees’ growth through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Role combines office-based and manufacturing work; sitting, standing, and light physical activity required.
• Travel up to 10% of time with some international.
• Experience managing a Tool Room is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Own functional results by directing talent and resources and driving performance; coach teammates and provide feedback.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures and inspections; work with Quality to resolve issues.
• Accountable for on-time delivery; partner with supply chain on systemic issues affecting customers.
• Maintain appropriate structure and headcount; real-time labor allocation and scheduling to meet goals.
• Participate in strategy development and ensure departmental plans align with strategies.
• Drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory via Lean/CI initiatives.
• Own departmental operating and capital budgets; manage day-to-day spending and capital planning.
• Set clear performance expectations; monitor KPIs and uphold company values and behaviors.
• Be a member of the safety team and lead safety programs in a safe, organized environment.
• Apply department-specific technical expertise to support tooling, machining, assembly, or heat treat; collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing expertise

CNC / Tool & Die / Machining

Tool Room experience

Cross-functional collaboration

People development

Lean / CI

Safety program knowledge

Budgeting / cost control

Education

High School or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Tool room management

Job description

Flexco, a leading global manufacturer, seeks a Manufacturing Manager to translate site strategy into execution across assigned manufacturing areas at the Downers Grove facility. You will lead the Tool Room, ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets, and mentor team members to sustain operational excellence.

The role requires a technical background, advanced managerial skills, and experience guiding cross-functional teams. Travel up to 10% is expected; relocation assistance not specified.