Job Description
Job Title:  Operations Manager
Posting Start Date:  3/21/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

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Job Description: 

Job Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations at the Plymouth, MN - Metals site, overseeing a team of production supervisors who collectively manage ~120 production associates across 4 shifts. This role combines tactical day-to-day operational excellence with strategic long-term planning to drive continuous improvement in TEOA (TE Operating Advantage) and productivity metrics.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

  • Lead and develop production supervisors, ensuring effective management of their respective teams (10-15 associates each)
  • Drive daily operational performance including safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics
  • Implement and sustain lean manufacturing principles and TEOA methodologies
  • Ensure compliance with medical device quality standards (ISO 13485, FDA regulations)

 

Performance Management & Analytics

  • Design and implement comprehensive performance measurement tools and dashboards
  • Develop KPI tracking systems for individual, team, and site-level performance
  • Create predictive analytics tools to support future planning and improvement initiatives
  • Establish regular performance review cadences and improvement action plans

 

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead long-term strategic planning for site operational improvements
  • Identify and execute productivity enhancement projects
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards
  • Partner with engineering teams on process optimization and automation projects

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner effectively with support functions including Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance
  • Collaborate with medical business unit leadership on strategic initiatives
  • Interface with customers on operational matters as required
  • Work closely with HR on workforce planning and development

 

What your background should look like

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
  • 7+ years’ relevant manufacturing operations experience, preferably in medical devices or regulated industries, including 3+ years of supervisory experience managing multiple teams
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies

 

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in data analytics tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar)
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
  • Knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulatory requirements

 

 

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build high-performing teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  • Proven track record of driving results in complex manufacturing environments

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Engineering)
  • Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
  • Experience with TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) or similar operational systems
  • Background in metals processing or precision manufacturing

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $121,000 - $181,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits


BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

5015 CHESHIRE PARKWAY NORTH
PLYMOUTH, Minnesota 55446
United States
Posting City:  PLYMOUTH
Job Country:  United States
Travel Required:  Less than 10%
Requisition ID:  149423
Workplace Type:  Onsite
External Careers Page:  Manufacturing