Flex

Chief of Staff - Manufacturing/Project Manager

Flex$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
  • 5 years of experience in relevant fields such as materials, sales, or engineering.
  • Experience in matrixed organizations and senior leadership collaboration.
  • Strong strategic thinking and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Skilled in data analysis and KPI development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement site strategy with the General Manager.
  • Collaborate on site KPIs and produce project financial status reports.
  • Establish project governance structures and decision-making protocols.
  • Lead cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for project success.
  • Coordinate site events and leadership engagements.
  • Prepare executive-level reports and presentations.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life Insurance coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
  • 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Vacation and paid sick leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Chief of Staff / Project Manager located in Dallas, Tx.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Chief of Staff / Project Manager role involves serving as a strategic partner to the Manufacturing Site General Manager, driving cross-functional alignment, cultural transformation, and operational excellence through leadership, project management, and change enablement.

What a typical day looks like:

  • Partner with the General Manager to develop and implement site strategy, governance, and execution plans.
  • Collaborate with the Business Excellence Manager and Director of Manufacturing to define, implement and govern site KPIs, and produce status reports, including project financials.
  • Establish and maintain project governance structures, including steering committees, decision-making protocols, and escalation paths.
  • Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the project lifecycle.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery and performance.
  • Coordinate with administrative teams to plan and execute site events, including customer visits and senior leadership engagements.
  • Facilitate staff meetings and leadership workshops.
  • Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and updates for leadership reviews.
  • Lead up, across, and throughout the organization to influence decision-making, align priorities, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Champion change management efforts to support strategic and operational improvements.
  • Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments to achieve business objectives.
  • Establish and maintain cadence for strategic reviews and performance tracking.
  • Drive leadership team culture initiatives and development planning.
  • Assess root causes of operational challenges and guide teams toward effective solutions.
  • Advise and support lower-level project and product managers to ensure alignment with site goals and policies.
  • Assist in the management and execution of global and regional programs.
  • Interact frequently with senior and middle management across global and regional teams.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree in addition to 5 years of experience in materials, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing and/or program administration or related experience.
  • Experience working in matrixed organizations and with senior leadership teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and organizational planning skills.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Ability to lead change and influence across all levels of the organization.
  • Skilled in data analysis, KPI development, and performance reporting.
  • High emotional intelligence and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
  • Demonstrates advanced functional, technical and people and/or process management skills as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills.

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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 06-19-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-19-2026 Job CategoryOperations

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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
NASDAQ

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