Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-11-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-14-2026Flex 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
Summary:
The “Business Excellence Manager” will be based in Austin, TX, reporting to Manager – Business Excellence.
Provides direct contribution to teams according to established policies and goals. Demonstrates skills in guiding and/or facilitating.
Responsibilities:
- Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.
- Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization.
- In charge of eliminating waste and creating value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment.
- Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process.
- Drive and Yokoten the identified best practices based on the accord timelines.
- Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs.
- Conduct Industrial Engineering, lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization by co-guiding and co-facilitating Lean Deployment.
- Perform assessment of CIMT Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps.
- Diligently participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects.
- For assigned special project/segment/customer priorities to formulate and propose strategy of Lean.
- Transformation. Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities.
- Incentive a participation and training of Flex Employees, Suppliers and Customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required (Industrial Engineering preferred).
5 or more years of industry work experience from manufacturing companies (automotive, electronics or medical device, or similar), required in:
- Capacity models
- Time studies and routing
- Solid understanding of bottlenecks and tack time
- Continuous Improvement project management experience, including facilitation and training experience.
- Six Sigma Project experience (e.g. leading, training or facilitating them).
- Kaizen events facilitation
- Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.
- Management skills and technical experience on Finance, HR, Materials and Operations activities.
- Demonstrates detailed expertise situations and multiple areas.
- Comprehends the strategic impact of the function across sites.
JT05
AA01
MS14
CC11
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex 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 accessibility@flex.com 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).Apply on company website