Senior Site Manager (m / w / d)

TE Connectivity; Dresden; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and long-term planning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management and a strong background in Lean manufacturing. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a global manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years in operations management.
• Fluency in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
• Drive operational excellence through budgets and policies.
• Implement Lean manufacturing strategies for continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

LEAN Manufacturing

Team Building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

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

Job Overview

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

1. Define a manufacturing roadmap aligning product strategy with customer demand.
2. Collaborate closely with sales and product management to expand market business activities.
3. Drive operational excellence via budgets, policies, procedures, and compliance management.
4. Implement Lean manufacturing strategies for continuous improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
5. Develop and execute Sales & operational planning to achieve operational efficiencies and exceptional customer experience.
6. Plan workforce strategies aligned with business needs and foster engagement through recognition initiatives.
7. Create and nurture an Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Roadmap.
8. Identify and implement effective operational processes and technologies in collaboration with relevant functions such as ME or Supply Chain.
9. Lead plant transformation initiatives across departments to support business strategy.
10. Manage people activities including hiring, training, coaching, development, performance, compensation, and employee relations for direct reports.
11. Represent manufacturing activities externally as required.
12. Manage working capital levels according to business needs and commitments.

Candidate Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a global manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in operations management.
• 3-5 years’ experience with LEAN Manufacturing and Business Processes.
• Experience working with regional/global teams.
• Strong leadership skills with proven team-building and motivation capabilities.
• Experience with multiple customers and suppliers in a low-volume, high-mix industry.
• Leadership in factory transformation and project management.
• Knowledge of sales & operations planning and supply chain processes.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of strategic vision and results delivery.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Strong organizational skills.

Core values include: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, and Teamwork. Key competencies are Strategy, Execution, and Talent management.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary (dependent on location): $xxx – xxx.
• Salary ranges are indicative and subject to adjustment based on experience, qualifications, and internal/external equity.

Internship Program Highlights

Our internship program offers extensive resources, including networking events, virtual meetups, skill-building sessions, and National Intern Day celebrations. Interns benefit from the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group, mentorship via NAVIGATE, and access to leadership courses for professional growth. The program runs from May to August, providing project opportunities, onboarding, workshops, operational experience, and executive exposure.

Application Timeline

We recruit on campus from September to March for various roles, with onboarding beginning in January for fall commitments and upon acceptance for spring offers.