Sr. Production Manager

Flex; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational electronics manufacturer in Dallas, TX is seeking a Sr. Production Manager to oversee production activities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of operations experience and advanced skills in managing people and processes. Responsibilities include coordinating efforts to meet production goals, exploring technology trends, and managing relationships with stakeholders. This role emphasizes budget control and effective resource management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of operations experience.
• Advanced people and process management skills.
• Expert knowledge of multiple functional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate production activities to meet goals.
• Explore technology trends and market demands.
• Review and establish resource requirements.

Skills

Operational management

Customer relationship skills

Budgeting and forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office software

Job description

Overview

Sr. Production Manager role at Flex in Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Manager guides and coordinates activities of employees engaged in multi-level assembly, electronic card/system testing and quality assurance to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

What a typical day looks like

• Guides department activities to influence design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and assists with 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 the department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Partners with team and management in the development of the strategic plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the function.
• Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply to meet customer requirements.
• Coordinates production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution.
• Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function.
• Accountable for controlling manufacturing operation and ensuring that production quality and cost targets are met.
• Reviews budgets and schedules required by management.
• Regulates relations with executives and/or major customers to maintain relationships.
• Resolves controversial situations, negotiates with customers, and or influences management levels for the achievements of the plant.

Experience and qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in addition to 10 years of operations experience.
• Demonstrates detailed expertise in a very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; understands the strategic impact of the function across sites.
• Demonstrates advanced people and/or process management skills as well as customer relationship skills (external and internal).
• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes and understanding of interdependencies of such processes at the site.
• Proficiency with office software (telephone, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software).
• Demonstrates expert functional, technical, and people/process management skills and customer relationship skills.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business.
• Demonstrates mastery of expertise in multiple areas and industry.

Note: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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] for disability assistance.

This description is intended to describe the general nature of the role and not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.