Production Manager

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Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
In-Office
87K-120K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Manages manufacturing department activities across assembly, electronic testing, and quality assurance. Coordinates production schedules, resources, budgets, staffing, and cross-functional manufacturing initiatives to meet cost, quality, delivery, and customer requirements. Supports new product introduction, design improvements, production techniques, technology planning, and operational strategy while resolving complex production and customer-related issues.
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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

General Purpose: 

Guides and coordinates 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. 


Principle Accountabilities:


  • Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and helps 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.
  • Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order 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:


  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of operations experience.
  • Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas
  • Understands the strategic impact 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 interdependencies of such processes at the site.

MF15

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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 11-13-2026 Job Posting End Date 11-22-2026

The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.

$87,300.00 USD - $120,100.00 USD Annual

Job CategoryOperations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex 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 [email protected] 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).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of operations experience
  • Detailed expertise in a very complex functional or technical area, or broad knowledge across multiple areas
  • Understanding of the strategic impact of the function across sites
  • Advanced people and/or process management skills
  • Customer relationship skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of multiple functional technologies, processes, industries, or functions and their interdependencies at the site
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52,479 Employees
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