Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations and short/long-term planning for the groups they manage. They manage manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, EH&S, shipping/receiving, etc. focusing on the development of technologies and continuous improvement and translating customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes.

What your background should look like

•    10+ years experience working as an Operational/Plant Leader with proven experience
•    Bachelors or Master’s degree 
•    Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure, effectively managing competing priorities with available resources.
•    Experienced in leading and creating a high performing team.
•    Accustomed to having full responsibility for P&L/site and overseeing key departments including Production, Planning, Warehouse, EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Tooling, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement  
•    Good knowledge of all business processes along the value Chain, their interaction and impact on Operational results
•    Deep knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and Continuous Improvement (5S, Six Sigma)
•    Strong oral and written communications 
•    Project Management skills 
•    IT Skills (SAP, MS, Office)
•    Recommends best work practices and improvements; coaching employees to be the best version of themselves.

Responsabilities
•    Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations
•    Analyze workflow, labor and equipment to maximize efficiency
•    Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs
•    Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
•    Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
•    Establishing and operating the plant in a safe and environmentally sound manner and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 
•    Preparing an annual operating plan, budget and direct all facility expenditures in line with the plan.
•    Driving Performance Management and key Human Resources goals in line with the BU strategy 
•    Driving Continuous Improvement in line with strategy
•    Ensuring that the plant is maintained in accordance with the Operational and Manufacturing procedures and best practices within the Business Unit.
•    Operate the plant in such a manner to optimize environmental conditions and best practices. 
•    Hire, train and lead the Operational and Manufacturing employees whilst balancing the activities and function of all facility employees, according to business needs and growth. 
•    Establish and implement systems to log, track, trend and forecast essential parameters of plant technical and financial performance.

Competencies