General Manager - Tooling

General Manager - Tooling (Architecture)Job Posting Start Date : 12-10-2024Job Posting End Date : 02-09-2025Flex 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 Summary : The General Manager - Tooling will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL, reporting to the Vice President of Operations and will be responsible for managing the Tooling operations and collaborating on projects with customers or internal colleagues, new tool and mold development, improvement of manufacturing processes and maintenance of production molds.The General Manager - Tooling 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 oversee and direct 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.Regularly interact with executives and major clients, involving influencing and / or persuading customers and negotiations.Possess demonstrated positive human relations and business skills effective at all levels of the organization.Direct execution and develop the necessary functional and process expertise to deliver customer solutions in a rapid time frame at the lowest possible costs.Manage new tooling requisitions from prototype or complex designs through mass production.Responsible for improvements, major repairs, and Engineering Change Notices to the molds.Implement preventive maintenance for production molds.Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements including researching, designing, modifying, testing manufacturing methods and equipment.Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing tooling and process.Implement quality and safety improvements in training for the tool room team.Functional responsibilities will include Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Regulatory, Quality, Warehousing and logistics, Business Excellence, cross functional Human Resources and Financial controls.Qualifications : A Bachelor's Degree in a related field; MBA is preferred.10 or more years of industry experience with at least 12 years in Operations Management at an Executive level.Deep knowledge and expertise in tooling and plastic injection molding.Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage multi-million-dollar revenues.Ability to improve tooling and molding 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 is an asset.Ability to influence senior management, executives, and key clients successfully.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 ODMs and / or OEMs.What you'll receive for the great work you provide : Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife InsuranceMatching 401KPTOTuition ReimbursementEmployee discounts at local retailersKG56AA01Job Category OperationsRelocation : Eligible for domestic relocation onlyIs Sponsorship Available? 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