Flex · 1 week ago
Director, Operations
Libertyville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $213K/yr
10+ years expFlex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps brands design, build, and deliver innovative products. The Director of Operations will manage day-to-day operations to achieve operational excellence, ensuring production and delivery meet customer specifications while maintaining cost efficiency.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Guarantee production, delivery in full, on time and in specifications, required by customers, at the most cutthroat cost
Define operational financial goals
Operational business experience including a successful performance track record managing staff and P&L
Establish and communicate Business Unit goals and assignments
Define and execute operational programs in line with strategic plans and annual operating goals
Meet with Executive Business at least monthly to review and evaluate KOI's
Attend quarterly business reviews with key customers
Partner with other business to establish strategic plans and goals
Direct and control the activities on purchasing business, production control, planning, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, maintenance, manufacturing and logistics
Implement appropriate HR strategies and actions to recruit and retain a qualified and motivated workforce
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
10–15 years of manufacturing experience, with 3–5+ years in a Director-level Operations role within Medical Devices or other regulated industries
Proven experience leading operations under FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and customer audits
Demonstrated success delivering measurable results while maintaining high quality and compliance standards
Strong P&L ownership and financial discipline in regulated manufacturing environments
Hands-on experience with assembly, high speed automation, and validated manufacturing processes
Deep experience managing NPIs, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and design transfer
Ability to lead multi-shift operations with a strong safety and quality mindset
Experience scaling operations while maintaining patient safety and regulatory integrity
Strong cross-functional leadership with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Flex
Flex designs, manufactures, and supplies electronics products for the industrial sector.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
CienaSilver Lake
2023-11-29Post Ipo Equity
2003-03-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
1994-03-25IPO
Leadership Team
Revathi Advaithi
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Krumm
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-12
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