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To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking for a General Manager, reporting to the VP Operations, leading our Romanian team, located in Timisoara
The General Manager will plan, direct and control all manufacturing activities within the company. You will coordinate operating activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule, within quality standards and cost goals. Additional duties involve the estimation of manufacturing capacity, production and materials control, warehousing and site facilities, maintenance, industrial engineering and other manufacturing hold-up activities.
This strategic role involves driving new technology innovation and bringing fresh ideas to the table, by challenging the status quo and bringing innovative solutions to our organization.
What a typical day looks like:
- 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.
- 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.
- A Bachelor's Degree in a related field; MBA is preferred.
- 10 or more years of manufacturing experience with at least 15 years of experience in Operations Management and at the 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 as 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.
- An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution and celebrated for your success
- Opportunities to learn new skills in a multi-field industry (Automotive, LifeStyle, Healthcare, Industrial, Communications)
- Customized career paths based on your aspirational goals
- A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
- A merit-based pay and living-adjustments
- Holiday bonus
- Performance bonus
- Loyalty bonus
- Reward and recognition bonus
- Referral bonus
- Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function
- Travel opportunities
- Support in your wellbeing by access to:
- Private medical/ pension insurance
- Free workshops and seminars on well-being
- Free access to therapy and consultations
- Having fun at work
- Community experiences and events for you and your children
- Access to various discounts programs (shopping, food & drink, sport)
Job Category
Operations
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Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and 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 accessibility@flex.com 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).