Sr Director, Operations Engineering

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Sr. Director, Operations Engineering to be based onsite in Austin, TX.

Reporting to the General Manager of our GSS business, the role will oversee day-to-day operations and core functions to achieve operational excellence and customer-focused delivery. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of industry experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role, a Bachelor’s degree, hands-on NPI experience, and a proven P&L track record.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of industry experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Hands-on experience with NPI from concept through delivery.
• Experience managing high- and low-volume production and high- and low-mix environments.
• Strong P&L management and financial acumen.
• Ability to influence senior leadership, executives, and key clients.
• Client-focused with effective communication and collaboration to meet technical and operational needs.
• Experience in expansion and ramping up.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications required by customers, at the most cutthroat cost.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Operational experience with staff and P&L management.
• Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
• Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review KOI's.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other businesses to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control purchasing, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
• Implement HR strategies to recruit and retain a qualified workforce.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

NPI

Operations management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with executives

Production planning

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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 team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Sr. Director, Operations Engineering, to be based onsite in Austin, TX. Reporting to the General Manager of our GSS business, the Sr. Director, Operations Engineering, will oversee managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications required by customers, at the most cutthroat cost.
• Define operational financial goals.
• Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L.
• Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments.
• Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals.
• Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOI's.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers.
• Partner with other businesses to establish strategic plans and goals.
• Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics.
• Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

• 10 -15 years of industry experience, with at least 3 -5 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Hands-on experience with NPI (New Product Introduction), guiding new customer programs from concept through successful execution and delivery.
• Expertise in managing high- and low-volume production and high- and low-mix product environments.
• Extensive experience in assembly processes, and automation systems.
• Strong background in P&L management, with demonstrated financial acumen.
• Ability to effectively influence senior leadership, executives, and key clients.
• Client-focused with the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively to meet technical and operational needs.
• Extensive experience in expansion and ramping up.

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. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll 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).

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