Equipment Maintenance Manager Job Listing at Flex in Buffalo Grove, IL (Job ID WD203121)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 06-26-2025 Job Posting End Date 08-26-2025Flex 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

Purpose:

The Equipment Maintenance Manager directs activities of personnel engaged in the troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance of manufacturing equipment to attain goals consistent with cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities: 

Able to read, comprehend, and interpret complex instructions.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, manufacturing support, and peers.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Demonstrates working knowledge of functional concepts and a solid understanding of Flex policies and procedures. Has awareness of the functional impact upon work processes and other functions. Use of various tools associated with the following areas may be required: Electronic Assembly, Cables, Testing, Machine Operations, Mechanical and Electrical Repair.  Office Skills including ability to utilize telephones and computer hardware and office software to include, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation packages may be required.

Impacts the immediate operations of the team or the functional area.  Assists in achieving section/sub-function objectives for a functional area. May lead a major initiative that may impact multiple sites/customers.  Executes and provide input to functional processes. 

Provides input for team decisions.  Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees.  Recommend changes to unit or sub-unit policies. 

Identifies skills needed within the team and works toward obtaining proper mix to achieve established goals and objectives.  Demonstrates Flex values.  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and 8 years of related maintenance experience.
• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.
• Establishes preventative maintenance schedules. 
• Forecasts operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests.
• Reviews and establishes material, equipment, and workforce resource requirements.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations.  Selects and develops personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function. 
• Administer safety programs to provide a safe and clean workplace for employees.
• Generates maintenance logs and other operations metrics.

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

Pay Range (Applicable to Illinois) $84,000.00 USD - $115,500.00 USD Annual Job Category Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex 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).

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