Production Manager

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 **Prai, Penang**. Guides and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the following areas of a manufacturing department; multi-level assembly, electronic card/system testing and quality assurance to attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. **What a typical day looks like** **:** * Guides department activities to hold up design of new products, modify existing designs, improve production techniques, and helps on test procedures. * Explores technology trends and market demand to plan projects. * Contributes with management, production, and marketing staff to resolve manufacturing feasibility, cost effectiveness, and customer demand for new and existing products. * Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests. * Partners with team and management in the development of the strategic plan and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for the function. * Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements. * Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply in order to meet customer requirements. * Coordinates production activities with other functional groups such as planning and distribution. * Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the production function. * Accountable for controlling manufacturing operation and ensuring that production quality and cost targets are met. * Working in extremely complex problems where the research of situations or data from an evaluation of intangible factors. * Reviews budgets and schedules required by management. * Regulate relations with the executives and/or major customers to maintain relationships with them. * Resolve controversial situations, customer negotiations, or influencing and persuading management levels for the achievements of the plant. **The experience we’re looking to add to our team****:** * Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in addition to 5 years of operations experience. **What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:** * Medical benefits, dental, vision * Life Insurance * Paid Time Off * Performance Bonus NB87 Job Category ------------ Operations Required 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]](mailto:[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).