Manager Operations

TE Connectivity Corporation; Bydgoszcz; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Bydgoszcz seeks an experienced Operations Manager to oversee production departments. The role involves achieving operational goals, managing production teams, maintaining quality and safety standards, and contributing to budget establishment. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering, with strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience, including 5+ years in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proficiency in English language.

Responsibilities

• Manage production teams by objectives and KPIs.
• Maintain budgetary limitations.
• Ensure safety and security of employees.
• Conduct daily audits of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

KPI monitoring

Lean/Six Sigma

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for all production departments within the plant. She/he must ensure the attainment of the operational goals in the production area. She/he manages all production operations and ensures compliance with all relevant policies of the area, including production, inspection, quality, storage, maintenance, environment, safety, resources, and security. Responsible for, in close cooperation with the Site Manager, meeting production schedules, shipping schedules, maintaining quality, controlling manufacturing costs, implementing continuous improvement and promoting good employee and community relations within his/her area.

• Manage the production teams by objectives – based on strong KPIs follow up, drive team spirit, lead organizational changes in production area, and increase the skill level of production workforce.
• Contribute to the establishment of adequate operations budgets – under close cooperation with the Site Manager – and make sure budgetary limitations are respected.
• Responsible for maintaining quality policies in the manufacturing area and for increasing manufacturing quality performance to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement of products and services.
• Responsible for the safety and security of all employees in the manufacturing area and ensure that plant safety rules are followed.
• Contribute to the Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP) on local level.
• Support the professional growth of employees by identifying key players and proposing actions aimed at motivating people.
• Actively contribute in developing local talents through training, coaching, and facilitation.
• Ensure employees are skilled and trained according to the latest standards.
• Provide strong leadership to Production Department Managers in order to ensure proper performance of duties and achievement of assigned objectives.
• Keep all production employees informed about KPI’s status and targets.
• Conduct daily audits of the manufacturing processes to ensure all safety, quality, and process standards are being followed.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business with 10+ years related experience -including 5+ years within a manufacturing or engineering organization.
• General project leadership experience.
• General knowledge of financial terms and concepts.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Must be proficient in English language.

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