- Location
- Guadalajara North, Mexico
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.
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
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Production Manager located in Guadalajara, North Campus.
The Production Manager directs and coordinates operational activities within the manufacturing process to achieve production objectives while meeting cost, quality, and delivery requirements.
What a typical day looks like:
Responsible for the operation of an area covering the end-to-end manufacturing process.
Manage and develop direct reports, including Supervisors and Technicians.
Review and determine the resource and staffing needs of the assigned area.
Coordinate production activities with other functional groups such as Planning, Production Control, and Engineering.
Ensure manufacturing operations comply with production quality and cost objectives.
Monitor, analyze, and drive key operational metrics and KPIs for the area.
Identify area needs and request the necessary budget and resources to achieve business objectives.
Build and maintain effective relationships with management and key internal customers.
Resolve escalated issues, influence decision-making, and negotiate effectively to support plant goals.
Follow up on daily shift operations, ensuring proper documentation and communication of incidents and operational impacts.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
Monitor production performance against the manufacturing plan and implement corrective actions when needed.
The experience we're looking to add to our team:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
Metal-mechanical manufacturing experience is considered a plus.
Previous experience in a Production Manager position or a similar leadership role.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven people management and team development experience.
ERP knowledge; experience with BAAN is a plus.
Intermediate Excel skills.
Experience leading large production teams in a manufacturing environment.
Experience tracking and reporting shift events, operational incidents, and production impacts to direct leadership.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:
Competitive Salary.
Life Insurance and Major Medical Insurance.
Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo).
Grocery Vouchers.
Savings Fund.
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Job Category
OperationsRequired Skills:
Optional Skills:
Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).
