Experienced Team Leader - Tooling Operations | Leading Manufacturing Partner for Innovative Products

Join Flex, a Diversified Manufacturing Leader, as a Team Leader - Tooling and Drive Success in Tooling Operations

Flex is a global leader in the manufacturing industry, partnering with top brands to design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve lives. We're committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where uniqueness is valued as a competitive edge. As a Team Leader - Tooling at Flex, you'll be part of a dynamic team that builds great products and contributes to the company's growth. Our Buffalo Grove, IL location is seeking an experienced professional to lead our tooling and molding operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Tooling Manager, the Team Leader - Tooling is responsible for providing leadership and direction to non-exempt employees within tooling and molding operations. This role requires a strong and diverse skillset to drive success in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As a Team Leader - Tooling, you'll be responsible for:

• Providing ongoing feedback on individual performance through formal and informal evaluations
• Initiating and participating in process development and cost improvement projects
• Coordinating people resource requirements for the department
• Assisting in department budget planning and managing department expenses
• Communicating daily plans and production or customer service issues
• Highlighting material shortages and interfacing with Expediter/Purchasing on part shortages
• Recognizing and monitoring bottlenecks and reporting downtime
• Interfacing with Test Support/Maintenance on equipment problems
• Tracking time for NPI/Pre-production/re-work and communicating with the opposite shift
• Updating department communication boards and following quality indicators
• Serving as the primary contact for responding to situations where scrap is occurring in any process step

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in tooling and molding operations
• Willingness to learn Tririga software for work order management
• Proficiency in cost tracking and understanding of tool making
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• Experience with manufacturing operations and process improvement
• Knowledge of quality indicators and metrics
• Familiarity with manufacturing software and systems
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you'll need to possess:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and drive process improvements
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Career Growth Opportunities

At Flex, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Team Leader - Tooling, you'll have opportunities to:

• Develop your leadership and management skills
• Participate in process improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business results
• Take on additional responsibilities and contribute to the company's growth

Work Environment and Company Culture

Flex is a remote-friendly company that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our culture is built on:

• A collaborative and respectful work environment
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A focus on innovation and continuous improvement

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• A competitive salary
• Full range of medical benefits, dental, and vision
• Life Insurance and matching 401K
• PTO and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discounts at local retailers

Join Our Team!

If you're a motivated and experienced professional looking to drive success in tooling operations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Even if you don't meet every bullet point, we'd still love to hear from you. At Flex, we're committed to creating a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge. Apply now and join our team to create the extraordinary!

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.