Senior Operations Manager

Join to apply for the Senior Operations Manager role at TE Connectivity Job Overview TE Connectivity’s Operations Managers are responsible for day‑to‑day operations and short/long‑term planning for the groups they manage. They manage manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, EH develop internal talent pool. Help resolve functional issues to achieve targeted performance; create mid‑term and long‑term development plans for team members and build a transparent, cooperative, trustworthy working environment for all employees. Build external pipelines for talent. Lead the factory cadence and execution to ensure all plant metrics, SQDIP ( safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity) are met. Leverage a strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to move the plant forward in its journey of TE Operational Advantage (TEOA) through the planning and implementation of a lean toolset. Set and clarify requirements and expectations for direct and matrixed team members based on the strategic direction and needs of the business (Hoshin Kanri). Oversee operations including supply chain management, capacity planning and forecasting, routine business reviews and engineering and quality functional support. Cascade strategic objectives from segment, business unit, and operations functional leadership. Plan, direct, and monitor production activities with the objective of maximizing the use of organizational resources to meet or exceed established targets for TEOA (LEAN), safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee engagement and talent development. Drive the creation and deployment of continuous improvement initiatives which enable functional areas and the site to meet or exceed its operating plan. Build a high‑performing organization that consistently overdelivers and fulfills customer needs. Collaborate cross‑functionally with product management, sales, engineering, finance and HR organizations. Your Ideal Background BS degree in engineering required; MBA preferred. Minimum 10 years’ experience working with a manufacturing organization with proven success, and minimum 5 years in a prior plant manager position. Strong background in lean manufacturing, focus in SMED, VRK, standard work, daily management best practices. Previous experience in supply chain. A background in change management from start to finish. Knowledge of financial terms and concepts as they apply to manufacturing finance. Experience working with multiple customers and suppliers in a low‑volume, high‑mix business. Strong preference for candidates with backgrounds in process manufacturing industries such as metals, molding, fiber optics, connectors. A proven performance record as a transformational leader who has significantly improved the performance of a global business through process improvements. This position requires access to information which is subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Mil Spec. #J-18808-Ljbffr