General Manager Job Listing at Flex in Columbia, SC (Job ID WD187703)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 10-04-2024 Job Posting End Date 12-31-2024Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.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 teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a General Manager located in West Columbia S.C.

Reporting to the VP of Operations the General Manager role involves planning, directing, and controlling all manufacturing activities at the site. He/She will coordinate operating activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule, within quality standards and cost goals. Additional duties involve the estimation of manufacturing capacity, production and materials control, warehousing and site facilities, maintenance, industrial engineering and other manufacturing hold up activities.

What a typical day looks like:

• The General Manager will be accountable for overseeing and directing the site to ensure business development growth and the attainment of profit and operations goals including the Vision and Mission.
• Accountable for assessment of existing and potential markets and developing and maintaining strategic alliances with key customers.
• Will regularly interact with executives and major clients. Interactions normally will involve influencing and/or persuading customers and negotiations.
• This role should possess demonstrated positive human relations and business skills that are effective at all levels of the organization.
• Direct execution and develop the necessary functional and process expertise in order to deliver customer solutions in a rapid time frame at the lowest possible costs.
• Functional will include, but not be limited to Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Regulatory, Quality, Warehousing and logistics, Business Excellence, cross functional Human Resource and Financial controls.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• A Bachelor's Degree in related field; MBA is preferred.
• 10 or more years of industry experience with at least 12 years of experience in Operations Management and at Executive level.
• Experience in PCBA, assembly, and automation.
• Experience with high and low volume, as well as high and low mix products.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams of people and multi-million-dollar revenues.
• Ability to significantly improve operation metrics including increasing turns, out of box quality, on time delivery, and reductions in cycle time, costs and inventory.
• Ability to successfully influence senior level management, executives and key clients.
• NPI experience with new customer programs from concept to successful execution and delivery.
• Proven sales development skills and excellent operational and financial skills.
• Client Interaction: Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with clients to meet their technical needs
• Experience working with ODM's and/or OEM's.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401K
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

Job Category OperationsRelocation: Eligible for domestic relocation only

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection 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 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).

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