Plant Operations Manager

TE Connectivity; Hermosillo; Presencial; MXN 800.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TE Connectivity in Hermosillo, Sonora, invites applications for a senior manufacturing operations leader responsible for daily production, planning, and cross-functional integration across engineering, purchasing, and logistics. You will drive Lean/TEOA initiatives, lead safety programs, and oversee performance metrics.

The role emphasizes people leadership, budget management, and strategic execution to meet customer requirements while sustaining continuous improvement efforts.

Formación

• 5+ years in production, logistics, or industrial/automotive engineering, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Financial acumen to develop and manage operations budgets and costs.
• Proven people leadership including coaching and development.
• Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced SAP and MS Office proficiency.
• Lean Manufacturing/TEOA tools and methodologies: 5S+1, Visual Factory, Standard Work, SMED, DMAIC.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and line balancing.
• Working knowledge of EHS management systems (e.g., SAFE tool, BBS).

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate S&OP meetings using data to forecast and close gaps.
• Drive Lean/TEOA initiatives and certification activities aligned with plant goals.
• Cascade objectives from leadership to direct and matrixed teams.
• Manage production operations within budget constraints.
• Identify bottlenecks and coordinate cross-functional corrective actions.
• Lead safety initiatives to maintain a zero-incident workplace.
• Lead employee engagement and development across site.
• Conduct weekly operations reviews and monitor KPIs.
• Provide regular floor leadership and communicate with staff.
• Generate and analyze performance reports; escalation when needed.
• Coordinate with Finance on headcount, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee new product launches and continuous improvement projects.
• Drive talent management, performance reviews, and development plans.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Lean Management

Quality Management

Cost Management

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

English Proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

En TE podrás desarrollar a tu potencial trabajando junto a personas con experiencias en industrias y carreras profesionales muy diversas con el fin de crear un mundo más seguro, sostenible y conectado.

Job Overview

Responsible for the day-to-day operations and mid/long-term planning of manufacturing functions —production, production control, engineering, inventory control, purchasing, and shipping/receiving—, translating customer requirements into cost-effective and profitable manufacturing strategies. The role's focus distribution is: People 30%, Processes 20%, Metrics 20%, Strategy 15%, and Structure 15%.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate and/or participate in S&OP meetings using data analysis to position the plant to meet future sales forecasts and address projected production gaps.
• Drive Quality and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including TEOA (LEAN) programs, process enhancements, and STAR certification activities aligned with plant objectives.
• Cascade strategic objectives from Segment, Business Unit, and Operations leadership, ensuring clear expectations for direct and matrixed teams.
• Manage production operations within budget requirements.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure execution of safety initiatives to maintain a zero-incident workplace.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives across the site.
• Lead plant-level S&OP meetings to align production plans with customer requirements.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to drive employee engagement and recognition.
• Provide visible leadership on the production floor and maintain regular communication with employees and supervisors.
• Conduct daily GEMBA walks to identify improvement opportunities and support operational excellence.
• Lead weekly operational review meetings, monitor KPIs, and escalate critical issues when necessary.
• Generate and analyze operational and business performance reports.
• Serve as a point of contact for customers regarding quality, operational, and relationship management matters.
• Partner with Finance to manage headcount, budgets, and operational resources.
• Oversee new product launches and continuous improvement projects.
• Lead safety initiatives, audits, inspections, and behavioral-based safety programs.
• Address employee performance issues and drive achievement of operational goals.
• Retain and develop key talent within the organization.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, coaching, training, and development activities.
• Support succession planning and organizational development initiatives.
• Monitor, evaluate, and manage employee performance.
• Conduct performance reviews and support talent assessment processes.
• Ensure accountability for business results and behavioral expectations.
• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, development planning, calibration, and compensation reviews.
• Manage complex employee relations issues in coordination with HR and Legal teams.
• Develop and manage employee recognition and reward programs.
• Create and execute individual development plans and leadership development initiatives.
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, recruiting, staffing, and retention strategies.
• Manage and coordinate training programs for operations personnel.

General Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in production, logistics, or industrial/automotive engineering, including at least 3+ years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Financial acumen ability to develop and manage operations plans, budgets, and cost management.
• Proven people-leadership experience: managing direct and matrixed reports, performance management, coaching, and development.
• Fluent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong experience implementing Lean Manufacturing / TEOA tools and methodologies: 5S+1, Visual Factory, Standard Work, Quick Changeover (SMED), problem-solving methodologies, DMAIC, CoPQ, TPM.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and line balancing.
• Working knowledge of EHS management systems (e.g., SAFE tool, BBS).

Nice To Have Requirements

• Master's degree or advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Six Sigma Certification (Black Belt / Master Black Belt).
• Experience developing and implementing strategic and competitive business plans.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) aligned to customer demand.
• Prior experience in a support function that collaborates with operations (Materials, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or HR).
• Exposure to continuous-improvement certification programs (e.g., TEOA STAR level).

Most Critical Competencies (differentiators for screening)

• Ethics & Values and Integrity & Trust — Expert level. Non-negotiable given the leadership and compliance nature of the role and business environment.
• Building Effective Teams, Developing Direct Reports, and Drive for Results — Extensive . Core to the People focus (30% of the role).
• Lean Management, Quality Management, and Cost Management — Extensive . Essential to operational excellence and profitable manufacturing.
• Business Acumen and Customer Focus — Extensive. Key to translating customer requirements into cost-effective strategies.

Location: Hermosillo, Sonora.

Travel: Less than 10%

Competencias

SET: estrategia, ejecución, talento (para gerentes)