Strategic Manufacturing Program Lead

Flex; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing programs in Austin, overseeing production, quality, safety, and cost targets. The role drives forecast accuracy, manages costs, and coordinates cross-functional teams to meet customer and internal requirements.

You will interface with customers, manage cross-functional projects, plan timelines, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience of Program/project management in engineering, production, operations, supply chain, or related management.
• Organize, plan, and direct program schedules & budgets
• Responsible for tracking applicable metrics and drive actions to drive targeted business results
• Provides knowledge and expertise with contract negotiations
• Oversee all interdepartmental activities ensuring delivery of required business metrics
• Reviews program proposals to resolve time frame, funding requirements, procedures needed to accomplish program objectives, staffing requirements, and allotment of resources for each phase of a program
• Manages the product life cycle activities with P&L and customer satisfaction
• Primary communication point for customer to voice escalations when issues arise
• Responsible for customer satisfaction reviews and associated corrective actions
• Monitor and track that all project / program deliverables are met

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with customers, including solving customer problems, building relationships, and managing escalations.
• Leading successfully small to medium-sized projects with cross-functional teams from initiation to completion in a fast-moving environment.
• Participating in project planning sessions and contributing to timelines and deliverables.
• Participating in cross-departmental teams to deliver projects or initiatives.
• Facilitating meetings between different teams to ensure alignment.
• Effectively presenting project updates to stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Preparing reports or presentations summarizing project progress and outcomes.
• Participating in lean initiatives.

Skills

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Cost management

Customer relationship management

Lean / continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Flex is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing programs in Austin, overseeing production, quality, safety, and cost targets. The role drives forecast accuracy, manages costs, and coordinates cross-functional teams to meet customer and internal requirements.

You will interface with customers, manage cross-functional projects, plan timelines, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement.