Team Leader - Tooling

Job Posting Start Date 03-15-2024 Job Posting End Date 04-29-2024 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that... enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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 Team Leader - Tooling located in Buffalo Grove, IL. Reporting to the Tooling Manager, the Team Leader - Tooling role involves being responsible for providing leadership and direction to groups of non-exempt employees within tooling and molding operations. What a typical day looks like: Provide ongoing feedback on performance of individuals through both formal and informal evaluations. Initiate and participate in process development and cost improvement projects. Coordinate people resource requirements for the department. Assist in department budget planning and manage department expenses. Communicate daily plan and any production or customer service issues Highlight material shortages, interface with Expediter/Purchasing on any part shortages Recognize and monitor bottlenecks. Report and alert resources concerning downtime. Interface with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems. Track time for NPI/Pre-production/re-work. Communicate with opposite shift to ensure communication flow. Update department communication boards. Follow quality indicators. Stop and alert if predefined indicators are below target. Primary contact for response to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step. The experience we?re looking to add to our team: Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Willingness to learn Tririga software for work order management. Proficiency in cost tracking. Understanding of tool making. What you?ll receive for the great work you provide: Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision Life Insurance Matching 401K PTO Tuition Reimbursement Employee discounts at local retailers Job Category Operations Relocation: Not eligible Is Sponsorship Available? No 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). Through the collective strength of 170,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We welcome people of all backgrounds. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people?s lives. Together, let?s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events. Get Started

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