Flex

ProductionManager2ndShift

$121–121k Milpitas, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Production Manager 2nd Shift at Flex. Skills: Manufacturing operations, Process management, Team development. Lead swing shift operations. Meet production targets”

What You'll Achieve.

Attain production goals; Meet cost requirements; Meet quality requirements; Meet delivery requirements; Achieve output KPIs; Achieve FPY KPIs; Achieve DPU KPIs; Achieve productivity KPIs; Achieve cost targets KPIs

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Data-driven decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, 7+ years of manufacturing experience, Experience in power rack assembly, Experience in high-power manufacturing, Experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing, Experience in sub-assembly, Experience in full system builds, Solid electrical knowledge, Experience in system integration, Experience in power distribution, Experience in test processes, Proven ability to manage large-scale operations (300+ employees), Advanced leadership skills, Deep Industrial Engineering expertise, Hands-on experience in Lean/Six Sigma, Hands-on experience in continuous improvement initiatives, Cross-functional collaboration skills, Influencing skills across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain, Proficiency in business tools, Proficiency in Excel, Proficiency in ERP systems, Proficiency in data analysis/reporting platforms

Nice to Have

Master's degree (MBA, IE, Operations) preferred, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly desired

What You'll Do.

Lead swing shift operations

Meet production targets

Meet customer delivery commitments

Support troubleshooting

Support product builds

Improve high-power systems

Improve high-power processes

Sustain robust processes

Optimize material flow

Ensure operational continuity

Own production planning

Own production execution

Ensure manpower allocation

Ensure equipment allocation

Ensure materials allocation

Drive problem-solving

Perform root cause analysis

Implement corrective actions

Lead continuous improvement efforts

Support cost forecasting

Support budget planning

Interface with senior leadership

Interface with customers

Ensure alignment on deliverables

Resolve operational challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Planning teams; Supply Chain teams; Quality teams; Logistics teams

Full Job Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-05-2026 Job Posting End Date 08-05-2026 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 teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Production Manager** **2nd shift** located in **Milpitas CA.** Reporting to the **Director of Operations Engineering** , the **Production Manager 2nd Shift** role guides and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the following areas of a manufacturing department: power rack assembly, sub-assembly processes, system integration, electronic card/system testing, and quality assurance. Attain production goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements. This role is responsible for leading complex manufacturing operations while ensuring process stability, workforce effectiveness, and alignment with customer expectations in a high-volume environment. **What a typical day looks like:** * Lead swing shift operations across power rack assembly, sub-assembly, system integration, and test, ensuring production targets and customer delivery commitments are met. Apply strong electrical and manufacturing knowledge to support troubleshooting, product builds, and continuous improvement of high-power systems and processes. * Partner with Engineering (ME/TE/IE) and cross-functional teams (Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Logistics) to sustain robust processes, optimize material flow, and ensure operational continuity. Use Industrial Engineering principles to balance lines, improve cycle times, optimize labor, and maximize throughput. * Own p

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