Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 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.To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a
Solution Manager – IT
located in
Chennai location.
Flex Future factory Solution Manager is responsible for leading the development, integration & delivery of applications that support factory production, maintenance, quality management, and real-time operational decision-making. This role requires close collaboration with manufacturing teams, EIT, and external vendors to deliver solutions that improve operational performance.Reporting to the
Senior Director
, and the role involves:
What a typical day looks like:
- Collaborate with Global Capability Owners, Site production teams and Future factory Stream leads to gather operational requirements.
- Ensure solutions align with manufacturing standards, Industry best practices.
- Oversee end-to-end Development of factory applications, including design, development, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
- Manage the delivery Sprints, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of applications into existing factory processes.
- Act as the main point of contact for factory system issues and improvement initiatives.
- Conduct risk assessments related to factory applications and develop mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with vendors and software providers for system integration, upgrades, and deliverables
- Promote continuous improvement by analyzing operational data and recommending new tools or enhancements.
- Keep abreast of emerging manufacturing technologies and industry trends.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in IT or related fields.
- 10+Yrs of proven experience in IT
- MES / Factory Operations.
- Solutioning & Delivery Management
- E2E Factory Operations Knowledge
- Good to have ERP knowledge
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
NK99
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