Tooling Team Lead jobs at Flex in United States, Illinois

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• Provide ongoing feedback on performance of individuals through both formal and informal evaluations.
• Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Coordinate people resource requirements for the department.
• Assist in department budget planning and manage department expenses.
• Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues
• Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages
• Recognize and monitor bottlenecks.
• Report and alert resources concerning downtime.
• Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems.
• Track time forNPI/Pre-production/re-work.
• Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.
• Update department communication boards.
• Follow quality indicators. Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target.
• Primary contact for response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step.

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

• Lead the execution of the customer requirements, and through that deliver the projected value to Flex and its customers, using tools and initiatives of the company, to maintain business relationships and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain business relationships. Maximize customer satisfaction through periodic reviews to communicate deliveries, open commitments or overall progress of programs.
• Work with Flex Buffalo Grove and other Flex tooling sites to help support tooling programs and problem solving.
• Attend customer meetings with site Program Managers and/or Business Development personnel to provide strong mold engineering support via virtual meetings or on site.
• Participate in development programs with part and mold design reviews as they relate to Design for Manufacture (DFM)/ Design for Assembly (DFA) and mold configuration.
• Solicit quotes from specialized tooling vendors and auxiliary component suppliers.
• Assist in tooling cost estimates in support of assigned RFQ's.
• Provide tooling construction timelines using MS Project, Excel, or other formats with input from Master Scheduler.
• Meet customerexpectations/requirementsin the areas of mold design, cavitation, prototyping and Moldflow analysis.
• Collaborate with other team members toward mold qualification, sampling and final part approval.
• Assist with any troubleshooting of accounts receivables (AR).
• Travel to Customer sites, Flex manufacturing and tooling sites, and 3rd party suppliers.

• Thermoplastics
• Medical Tooling (not Prototyping)
• Multi-Cavity (e.g. 32, 64)
• Hot Runners
• Plastic injection molding design understanding and comprehension
• Ability to manage multiple mold design/build programs simultaneously
• Understanding of Tooling costs
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

• BS Mechanical Engineering
• Mold processing experience
• MS Project or other Program Management tools
• CAD tools

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

The

Responsibilities:

• The General Manager will be accountable for overseeing and directing 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.
• Will regularly interact with executives and major clients. Interactions normally will involve influencing and/or persuading customers and negotiations.
• This role should possess demonstrated positive human relations and business skills that are effective at all levels of the organization.
• Direct execution and develop the necessary functional and process expertise in order to deliver customer solutions in a rapid time frame at the lowest possible costs.
• Management of new tooling requisitions from prototype or complex designs through mass production.
• Responsible for improvements, major repairs, and Engineering Change Notice to the molds.
• Implementation of preventive maintenance for production molds.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements including but not limited to researching, designing, modifying, testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing tooling and process.
• Implementation of quality and safety improvements in training for tool room team.
• Functional will include, but not be limited to Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Regulatory, Quality, Warehousing and logistics, Business Excellence, cross functional Human Resources and Financial controls.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in related field; MBA is preferred.
• 10 or more years of industry experience with at least 12 years of experience in Operations Management and at Executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams of people and multi-million-dollar revenues.
• Ability to significantly improve 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 an asset.
• Ability to successfully influence senior level management, executives and key clients.
• 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 ODM’s and/or OEM’s.

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

The Program Manager Lead manages and oversees the end-to-end product lifecycle for manufacturing programs, ensuring that production, quality, safety, and cost targets are met.

Responsibilities:

• Interfacing with customers, including solving customer problems, building relationships, and managing escalations.

• Leading the Program Management Office (PMO) for the Business Unit.

• Manages the program management team who lead various customer programs.

• Participating in project planning sessions and contributing to timelines and deliverables.

• Participating in cross-departmental teams to deliver projects or initiatives.

• Facilitating meetings between different teams to ensure alignment.

• Effectively presenting project updates to customers, stakeholders, and senior leaders.

• Preparing reports or presentations summarizing project progress and outcomes.

• Participating in lean initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities:

• P&L Management / Financial Management / Cost Management: Responsible for delivering the manufacturing cost committed to the forecast. Monitor financial performance, report on Manufacturing cost FCST variances, and drive actions for improvement.

• Team Leadership / CFT Owner: Lead cross-functional teams (CFT), coordinating efforts across different departments.

• Project Planning and Procurement Execution Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring they are completed on time and within Manufacturing cost FCST. Define and manage project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables.

• KPI Tracking / Operational Excellence: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer satisfaction, OTD, quality, Accounts Receivable (AR), and financial performance.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the project and implement strategies to mitigate them.

• Contract Compliance / Management
:Ensure all services and activities performed by the site follow the contract and agreements. Ensure compliance with contract terms (set by the commercial team) and manage contractual obligations, all the non- contractual situations must be escalated to GAM’s (proposal).

• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources effectively. Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Product Change Notifications (PCNs) in accordance with customer requirements. Ensure changes to scope are clear. Address any impact from the change request that needs to be adequately solved by the commercial team.

• Forecast Management: Acknowledge input from demand forecasts and ensure alignment with production capacities (man, machine, materials). Supports the development of accurate forecast and demand plans.

• Claims Management: Variance Management Tracking identifies possible claims and recoveries and addresses them with the commercial team for timely resolution.

• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for production at Site level.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and customer expectations.

• Reporting and Documentation: Provide regular updates and comprehensive documentation of program activities.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives for process improvements and operational efficiencies.

• ESG and Sustainability - Customer requirements: Implement customer requirements as agreed & vetted by Commercial Teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• 7 plus years of related program management experience in medical device manufacturing.
• Deep understanding and extensive experience; capable of handling complex tasks with a high knowledge base and skill.
• Has a comprehensive understanding of key financial indicators and their implications on profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge ofbudgeting/forecasting,cost control, and cash management (e.g., QvA).
• Utilizes financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and make decisions that ensure profitability, with a clear understanding of the 'why' behind the numbers.
• Understands contracts, including commercial (price, delivery, obligations, warranty, scope, etc.) supply chain and legal terms.
• Knows manufacturing processes, including KPIs, deliverables, quality, supply chain management (Site inventory, turns, efficiency and optimization around warehousing), production capabilities (human, machine, materials - Bill of Material Pricing & Approved Vendor List), resource management, and continuous improvement to ensure on time delivery and customer.
• Develops and maintains strong and trusted customer relationships. Uses active listening and open-ended questions to uncover customer needs. Is responsive to customer inquiries.
• Organizes people and resources and holds them accountable to meet or exceed commitments.
• Prior operations experience in injection molding and automated assembly preferred.

MF 15

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

Production Leadlocated in
Buffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the

What a typical day looks like:

• Provide on the job coaching and training of individuals.
• Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects.
• Coordinate people resource requirements for the department.
• Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues.
• Recognize and monitor bottlenecks.
• Report and alert resources concerning downtime.
• Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems.
• Track time forNPI/Pre-production/re-work.
• Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow.
• Update department communication boards.
• Follow quality indicators. Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target.
• Primary contact for response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step.

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

• High School Diploma, Associate’s Degree, vocational or technical training, or equivalent experience.
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Ability to adapt and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

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

Materials Leadlocated inBuffalo Grove, IL.

Reporting to the
Materials Leadrole involves being responsible for leading the work of others and participates in work related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies. Works with independence in carrying out duties with limited supervision.

Night Shift (B): 6pm-6am; rotating schedule

What a typical day looks like:

• Coordinates the activities of subordinates.
• Reviews difficult or complex work procedures to resolve questions presented by workers.
• Ensures accurate, up-to-date records of inventory in stockroom and daily operations; completes necessary forms or paperwork for documentation.
• Designs stockroom layout and oversees rearranging process to 5S standards.
• Authorizes special orders within procedural and established limits.
• Oversees and participates in counting, weighing and measuring incoming or outgoing items to compare identifying information and verify against bills of lading, orders or other records.
• Examines incoming shipments for damage or shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify; fills out appropriate forms or documents.
• Fills orders and issues materials and supplies per requests; documents transactions, prepares requisitions and computes costs; keeps records of storeroom inventory.
• Oversees and participates in ordering or purchasing a variety of stock items such as recommending changes to standard items or stock levels and ordering items using independent judgment within established limits.
• Determines method of shipment based on knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates; packages, weighs and marks container for shipment; prepares necessary forms such as bills of lading.
• May utilize computerized or automated system to accomplish tasks.

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

• Minimum of 1-2 years of material experience.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Fluent in Excel, inventory analysis and troubleshooting.

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

• Lead the execution of the customer requirements, and through that deliver the projected value to Flex and its customers, using tools and initiatives of the company, to maintain business relationships and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain business relationships. Maximize customer satisfaction through periodic reviews to communicate deliveries, open commitments or overall progress of programs.
• Work with Flex Buffalo Grove and other Flex tooling sites to help support tooling programs and problem solving.
• Attend customer meetings with site Program Managers and/or Business Development personnel to provide strong mold engineering support via virtual meetings or on site.
• Participate in development programs with part and mold design reviews as they relate to Design for Manufacture (DFM)/ Design for Assembly (DFA) and mold configuration.
• Solicit quotes from specialized tooling vendors and auxiliary component suppliers.
• Assist in tooling cost estimates in support of assigned RFQ's.
• Provide tooling construction timelines using MS Project, Excel, or other formats with input from Master Scheduler.
• Meet customerexpectations/requirementsin the areas of mold design, cavitation, prototyping and Moldflow analysis.
• Collaborate with other team members toward mold qualification, sampling and final part approval.
• Assist with any troubleshooting of accounts receivables (AR).
• Travel to Customer sites, Flex manufacturing and tooling sites, and 3rd party suppliers.

• Thermoplastics
• Medical Tooling (not Prototyping)
• Multi-Cavity (e.g. 32, 64)
• Hot Runners
• Plastic injection molding design understanding and comprehension
• Ability to manage multiple mold design/build programs simultaneously
• Understanding of Tooling costs
• Strong Excel proficiency
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

• BS Mechanical Engineering
• Mold processing experience
• MS Project or other Program Management tools
• CAD tools

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