Operations Director at Flex in Libertyville, IL

Job description

Flex 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 

 Flex 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 To support our extraordinary team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director, Operations located in Libertyville, Illinois . Reporting to the General Manager , the Director, Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for a highly technical manufacturing site serving the Medical Device and other regulated industries . This leader will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations and core business functions to achieve and maintain operational excellence while ensuring customer commitments, quality standards, and financial objectives are consistently met. The ideal candidate will bring experience leading complex manufacturing operations, preferably within highly regulated environments, and have a proven track record driving Lean transformation, developing high-performing teams, and delivering strong business results in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. What a typical day looks like: Guarantee production and customer deliveries are completed in full, on time, within specifications, and at the most cost-effective levels. Define and achieve operational financial goals, including productivity, profitability, and cost improvement targets. Lead operational performance with full accountability for staffing, business results, and P&L management. Establish, communicate, and execute Business Unit goals, objectives, and performance expectations. Define and execute operational programs aligned with strategic plans and annual operating goals. Meet with Executive Leadership on a regular basis to review and evaluate key operational performance indicators (KPIs). Participate in quarterly business reviews with key customers and stakeholders. Partner cross-functionally to establish strategic plans that support business growth and operational excellence. Direct and oversee Purchasing, Production Control, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Logistics functions. Champion a culture of continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing methodologies and operational excellence initiatives. Lead value stream optimization efforts to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction. Drive Lean tools and business systems including 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Lean Daily Management. Implement workforce strategies that attract, retain, and develop a highly engaged and motivated team. Foster a culture of servant leadership, accountability, collaboration, and employee development. Navigate organizational change effectively while maintaining operational stability and customer commitments. Serve as a visible and approachable leader who inspires teams through influence, coaching, and leading by example. The experience we're looking to add to our team: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related discipline required; MBA or Master's degree preferred . 10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience , including 5-7+ years in senior operations managem