Operations Manager (2nd Shift)
Flex · Texas
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Flex (industrial) in Texas. Coach, develop, and support a team of supervisors and production personnel.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k.
Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 94 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 93 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $106k–$151k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 48%
- Lean 34%
- Root cause 29%
- Six Sigma 23%
- EHS / safety 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Flex
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- 2
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- 3
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Job Summary
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Operations Manager located in Austin, TX.
Reporting to the Sr. Manager the candidate would be responsible for providing daily supervision to staff, projects and/or resources. Ensures complete end to end development of assigned personnel (direct reports) and/or Operations projects.
Shift Hours : 3:00 pm – 11:15 pm (M- F)
The experience we’re looking to add to our team
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓7+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience.
- ✓Previous experience leading supervisors and hourly manufacturing teams.
- ✓Strong knowledge of manufacturing KPIs, workforce planning, and production management.
- ✓Experience driving process improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
- ✓Ability to analyze operational data and make informed business decisions.
- ✓Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and standard business systems; SMT manufacturing experience is a plus.
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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.
What a typical day looks like
- •Lead front-end and back-end manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, and delivery goals.
- •Monitor operational KPIs and drive corrective actions to improve performance.
- •Coach, develop, and support a team of supervisors and production personnel.
- •Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
- •Partner with engineering, quality, supply chain, and other functional teams to support business objectives.
- •Ensure compliance with safety, ISO, and company operational standards.
- •Support customer visits and provide operational leadership for manufacturing activities on second shift
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