Flex

Operations Manager

Flex$121K — $166K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience in electronics manufacturing or similar industry.
  • Proven experience leading teams in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, backend manufacturing, and cleanroom operations.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality systems, and operational performance improvement.
  • Proficiency in ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications; ability to make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations across multiple production areas.
  • Drive execution of production plans to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives.
  • Ensure production schedules meet customer and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Monitor and improve key operational metrics like throughput and productivity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and support growth initiatives.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
  • Develop workforce capabilities through coaching, training, and performance management.

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 Summary:

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we're calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Operations Manager located in Milpitas, California.

The Operations Manager will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple production areas, including SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, backend assembly, and cleanroom operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of production plans. This role is responsible for achieving operational performance targets related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and customer satisfaction while developing a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Lead daily manufacturing operations across SMT, PCBA, mechanical assembly, backend assembly, and cleanroom production areas.
  • Drive execution of production plans to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) objectives.
  • Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining customer, regulatory, and quality compliance.
  • Monitor and improve key operational metrics, including throughput, OEE, productivity, FPY, labor efficiency, and inventory performance.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support business growth initiatives.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and visual management principles.
  • Develop workforce capabilities through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Lead problem-solving, corrective actions, capacity planning, new product introductions (NPI), and resource allocation to drive operational excellence.


The Experience We're Looking to Add to Our Team

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • 5+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience within electronics manufacturing or a similar industry.
  • Proven experience leading supervisors, team leads, and production teams in high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Strong knowledge of SMT, PCBA, system integration, mechanical assembly, backend manufacturing, and/or cleanroom operations.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
  • Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, quality systems, manufacturing KPIs, and operational performance improvement.
  • Proficiency with ERP, MES, and Microsoft Office applications, along with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills; bilingual English/Spanish, EMS experience, and knowledge of IPC standards or regulated manufacturing environments are preferred.


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 08-20-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-19-2026
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.
$121,200.00 USD - $166,600.00 USD Annual

Job Category
Operations

Relocation: Eligible for domestic and international relocation

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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