Production Manager - Substation Buildings Job Listing at Flex in Dallas, TX (Job ID WD200395)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 05-09-2025 Job Posting End Date 07-09-2025

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution.

Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

Summary:

The “Production Manager” will be based in Dallas TX., reporting to the General Manager.

In this role, guide and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the following areas of a manufacturing department; multi-level assembly, electronic card/system testing and quality assurance to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and help on 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 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.

• Prioritize 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.

• Working in extremely complex problems where the research of situations or data from an evaluation of intangible factors.

• Reviews budgets and schedules required by management.

• Regulate relations with the executives and/or major customers to maintain relationships with them.

• Resolve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading management levels for the achievements of the plant.

Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.

• At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

• Prefer experience in fabrication, carpentry, Hands on managing people, schedules, manufacturing, managing multiple production lines.

• Read Blueprints

• Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical areas or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; understands the strategic imp in Electrical act of the function across sites.

• Demonstrates advanced people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.

• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple functional technologies/processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependence of such processes at the site.

• To perform the major job responsibilities the use of the following tools may be required: Office Skills: telephones, word processing, spreadsheet (PC), presentation and database software.

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?

Crown 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 Crown, you must complete the application process first).