Director, Operations

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USA, IL, Libertyvilletime type:
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March 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
WD213502

Job Posting Start Date 01-09-2026 Job Posting End Date 03-27-2026

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 team who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a
** Director, Operations
** located in
** Libertyville**,
** Illinois.
** Reporting to the
** General Manager
** the
** Director, Operations
** who is in charge of managing day-to-day operations and core functions of operations to achieve and maintain operational excellence.
** What a typical day looks like:
*** 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.
** The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
*** 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**.KR14
** 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 Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois)### ### $ USD - $ USD Annual## ## Job Category Operations## No

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