Flex

Business Excellence Manager - Continuous Improvement/Lean Six Sigma

Flex$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering (Industrial Engineering preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years in regulated manufacturing, preferably medical devices
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events
  • Proven success in leading projects aligned with business initiatives
  • Strong management skills across Finance, HR, and Operations
  • Attentive to detail with adaptability in varied business scenarios
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives as a change agent
  • Implement Flex Lean Enterprise Values organization-wide
  • Lead waste elimination and variation reduction efforts
  • Apply Continuous Improvement techniques to enhance processes
  • Promote Yokoten best practices following defined timelines
  • Establish and validate processes based on standard work
  • Conduct training in Industrial Engineering, Lean, and Six Sigma

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-28-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-27-2026

Job Summary

Summary:

The Business Excellence Manager will be based in Manchester, CT, reporting to the Director of Program Management.

Provides direct contribution to teams according to established policies and goals. Demonstrates skills in guiding and/or facilitating.

Responsibilities:
  • Works as change agent and drives Lean and Six Sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.
  • Applies and deploys Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization.
  • Leads efforts in eliminating waste and creating value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment.
  • Utilizes Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiates process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process.
  • Drives Yokoten best practices based on the accord timelines.
  • Creates and validates processes/standards based on standard work and BPs.
  • Conducts Industrial Engineering, Lean and Six Sigma training and accelerates the proliferation of Lean Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization by co-guiding and co-facilitating Lean deployment.
  • Performs assessments of CIMT Operation/Supply chain/Office and drives initiatives to close gaps.
  • Diligently participates in the selection and executions of Lean and Six Sigma projects.
  • For assigned special project/segment/customer priorities to formulate and propose strategy of Lean.
  • Transformation. Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities.
  • Incentivize participation and training of Flex employees, suppliers and customers.
  • Travel requirement: NONE


Qualifications/Job Requirements:
  • BS Engineering - Industrial Engineering preferred.

5 years, minimum, regulated manufacturing industry work experience (ideally, medical devices, or similar), in the following:
  • Continuous Improvement projects
  • Kaizen events
  • Proven success record in guiding and directing projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.
  • Management skills and technical experience with Finance, HR, Materials and Operations activities.
  • Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and adaptability in various situations and business settings.
  • Comprehends strategic impact of the function across sites.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentational skills, required.


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

Job Category
Operational Excellence

Is Sponsorship Available?
No

Required Skills: Kaizen Events, Leadership, Lean Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Systems

About Flex

Flex Ltd. is an American Singaporean-domiciled multinational electronics contract manufacturer. It is the third largest global electronics manufacturing services (EMS), original design manufacturer (ODM) company by revenue, behind only Pegatron for what concerns original equipment manufacturers. Flex has manufacturing operations in over 30 countries, totaling approximately 200,000 employees.
Learn more about Flex
Size
172,648 employees
Market Cap
$9.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$421 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+1.8%
Revenue
$23.3 billion
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