Operations Manager I
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Job Overview
We are seeking a results-driven Operations Manager with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing to lead, optimize, and drive daily plant operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. You'll play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and cost efficiency across the site
Domestic Relocation is offered for this role.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily production operations to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and team leaders to ensure high performance
Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing principles to minimize waste and enhance operational efficiency
Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs and lead structured problem-solving (e.g., A3, 5 Whys, fishbone) to resolve operational issues.
Collaborate with planning, maintenance, quality, engineering, and finance teams to ensure smooth operations and financial acumen.
Support S&OP process by aligning production plans and capacity with demand forecasts and work-in-progress inventory targets.
Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.
Identify and execute productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.
Support implementation of digital tools (e.g., SAP, dashboards, automation) as part of the plant's technology improvement journey.
Participate in internal and external audits; maintain documentation and compliance with quality standards (e.g., ISO, UL, Nuclear standards).
Serve as a change agent during improvement or transformation initiatives.
What your background should look like
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, on management roles only.
Proven track record in leading teams and driving performance improvements.
Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and basic Six Sigma tools.
Familiar with MES systems (SAP preferred).
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Able to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
Preferred Qualifications:
APICS, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Lean certification.
Experience in high-mix / low volume or regulated manufacturing (e.g., medical devices, automotive, energy).
Exposure to SIOP or digital transformation projects.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (not obligatory
Software Skills:
Must have:
Microsoft Excel (Advanced level): Data analysis, dashboards, KPI tracking, capacity
planning, project management, cost modeling.
ERP Systems (e.g., SAP ideal, Oracle, Plex): For managing production schedules, inventory,
BOMs, cost tracking, and reports.
MS Teams / Outlook (Advanced level): Document sharing a real-time collaboration,
meeting minutes, and data collection.
MES Systems (e.g., Rockwell, Hydra, ClariProd): For real-time shop floor monitoring,
performance tracking (OEE), and traceability
Plus:
Power BI/Tableau: Visualizing operational data and trends for decision-making.
Minitab: for Six Sigma-style process control and problem-solving.
VelocityEHS: Tracking safety incidents, inspections, compliance checklists.
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)
COMPENSATION
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $119,300 - 149,100 (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
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Location:
Fuquay-Varina, NC, US, 27526
City: Fuquay-Varina
State: NC
Country/Region: US
Travel: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 138858
Alternative Locations:
Function: Manufacturing
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.
