OpEx Manager Job Listing at Flex in Fontana, CA (Job ID WD199199)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 04-30-2025 Job Posting End Date 06-30-2025

Crown Technical Systems, a Flex Company, is a leader in power distribution and protection systems concentrating on sophisticated, state-of-the-art relay and control panels, medium voltage switchgear, and enclosures (power/control buildings/ E-Houses). We specialize in customized, turn-key solutions that ensure safe, secure, and reliable power distribution.

Working at Crown Technical Systems offers a dynamic and rewarding career path for individuals seeking to power the world. Through hands-on training, mentorship, and a culture of internal promotion, we empower you to reach your full potential and contribute to projects that truly matter.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an OpEx Manager located in Fontana California.

Reporting to the VP of Operations, the OpEx Manager will provide a direct contribution to teams according to established policies and goals. Demonstrates skills in guiding and/or facilitating.

What a typical day looks like:

• Work as a change agent and drive lean and six sigma activities as defined in the GBE A3.

• Applying and deploying Flex Lean Enterprise Values across the entire organization.

• In charge of eliminating waste and creating value by reducing variation in the processes to achieve sustainable results throughout the organization and segment.

• Utilize Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) techniques, initiate process improvements, cycle time reductions, cost reductions and other activities aimed at reducing/eliminating non-value-added activities in the process.

• Drive and yokoten the identified best practices based on the accord timelines.

• Create and validate processes/standards based on standard work and BPs.

• Conduct Industrial Engineering, Lean and six sigma training and accelerate the proliferation of Lean Continuous Improvement culture throughout the organization by co-guiding and co-facilitating Lean Deployment

• Perform assessment of CIMT Operation/Supply chain/Office and drive initiatives to close gaps.

• Diligently participate in the selection and executions of lean and six sigma projects.

• For assigned special project/segment/customer priorities to formulate and propose strategy of Lean 

• Transformation. Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities.

• Incentivize participation and training in Flex Employees, Suppliers and Customers.

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

• Typically requires 5 years of related experience.

• Engineering Degree – Industrial Engineering preferred

• Black Belt on Lean, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering.

• Ability to define projects and goals to resolve by collecting data, establishing facts and Implement methodology to resolve and sustain.

• Must be able to guide direct projects based on business initiatives and customer needs.

• Management skills and technical experience in Finance, HR, Materials and Operations activities

• Demonstrates detailed expertise situations and multiple areas.

• Comprehends the strategic impact of the function across sites

• Impacts long-term (annual) operational success of the function. Erroneous decisions will result in critical delay(s) in schedules and/or unit operations and may jeopardize overall business activities and have a serious impact on profitability.

•  Executes functional strategic plans and objectives for the organization. Demonstrates commitment to implement initiatives.

• Responsible for creating and identifying processes and provides critical input to strategic plans/objectives.

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

Is Sponsorship Available?

Crown 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 Crown, you must complete the application process first).