VP, Operations Job Listing at Flex in Penang (Job ID WD231472)

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.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

Summary:

Responsible for effectively managing all strategic operational processes and resources and directing an organization to achieve and maintain global operational excellence.

What a typical day looks like:

• Drive accountability for all results related to global operations. 

• Participate in the development of strategy and operating plans for the business. 

• Create accountability for implementation of all business plans and deliver results. 

• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and industry experts developing a strong pulse on the market landscape 

• Co-ordinate with other departments and other Flex sites to drive for excellence. 

• Coordinate efforts of operations team by establishing procurement, production and engineering services policies and practices. 

• Coach and mentor Operations team. 

• Leverage industry practices and apply to internal systems and processes. 

• Drive accountability for all results related to operations. 

• Create accountability for implementation of all business plans and deliver results. 

• Establish and maintain relationships with customers and industry experts developing a strong pulse on the market landscape 

• Establish a strong relationship with the top customers of the service offering. 

• Influence change management through collaboration and metric management. 

• Innovative solution design creating best in class results through continuous improvement. 

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering or related discipline.  MBA is strongly preferred. 
• Typically requires 10+ years of manufacturing experience. 
• Typically requires at least 7 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrates mastery of functional knowledge in relation to other functions and a complete understanding of the function and those of related businesses Requires excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and networking abilities. 
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to negotiate and influence for positive outcomes.  Business acumen and proven ability to improve/turnaround key financial results. 
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving to continuously improve value. 
• Ability to identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes and systems (i.e. modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks or elimination of non-value-added processes). Requires strong innovation skills and creativity. 
• Ability to influence and hold others accountable. 
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.  Must understand P&L.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Life Insurance
• Medical Benefits
• Allowances and Bonuses
• Paid Time-Off

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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 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).