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If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Summary:
The
General Manager- Tooling
will be based in
Buffalo Grove, IL ,
reporting to the
Head of Plastics Operations
and will be responsible for managing the Tooling operations and collaborate on projects with customers or internal colleagues, new tool and mold development, improvement of manufacturing processes, and maintenance of production molds. Assure product quality by implementing testing methods, equipment, and tools.
The General Manager plans, directs and controls all manufacturing activities within the company. Coordinates 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.
Responsibilities:
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. Management of new tooling requisitions from prototype or complex designs through mass production. Responsible for improvements, major repairs, and Engineering Change Notice to the molds. Implementation of preventive maintenance for production molds. Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements including but not limited to researching, designing, modifying, testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing tooling and process. Implementation of quality and safety improvements in training for tool room team. Functional will include, but not be limited to Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Regulatory, Quality, Warehousing and logistics, Business Excellence, cross functional Human Resources and Financial controls.
Qualifications:
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. 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. Experience in reverse logistics, (non-)warranty repair and service experience an asset. 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. Experience working with ODM’s and/or OEM’s.
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Flex 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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General Manager- Tooling
role at
Flex 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
General Manager- Tooling
role at
Flex Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Flex. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $188,900.00/yr - $259,800.00/yr Flex 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.
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Summary:
The
General Manager- Tooling
will be based in
Buffalo Grove, IL ,
reporting to the
Head of Plastics Operations
and will be responsible for managing the Tooling operations and collaborate on projects with customers or internal colleagues, new tool and mold development, improvement of manufacturing processes, and maintenance of production molds. Assure product quality by implementing testing methods, equipment, and tools.
The General Manager plans, directs and controls all manufacturing activities within the company. Coordinates 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.
Responsibilities:
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. Management of new tooling requisitions from prototype or complex designs through mass production. Responsible for improvements, major repairs, and Engineering Change Notice to the molds. Implementation of preventive maintenance for production molds. Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements including but not limited to researching, designing, modifying, testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing tooling and process. Implementation of quality and safety improvements in training for tool room team. Functional will include, but not be limited to Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Regulatory, Quality, Warehousing and logistics, Business Excellence, cross functional Human Resources and Financial controls.
Qualifications:
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. 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. Experience in reverse logistics, (non-)warranty repair and service experience an asset. 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. Experience working with ODM’s and/or OEM’s.
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Flex 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).
Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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