Director of Operations - Aftermarket Services

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 171,000 - 283,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. in Neenah, Wisconsin, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead site manufacturing activities, align with corporate objectives, and ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will develop strategies, deploy lean practices, and drive continuous improvement. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of related experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage metrics and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; able to lead manufacturing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proficient with standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and promote best practices for optimal use of materials, machines, capital and staff.
• Drive improvements through lean manufacturing and Kaizen activities.
• Provide site sector operations leadership to achieve vision, strategy, quality, OTD, revenue, profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Manage Level 1 and Level 2 metrics and daily management metrics.
• Develop and lead the manufacturing operations team; plan succession and leadership growth.
• Model Plexus Core Values and coach employees to realize potential.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. The annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level.

Salary Range:
$171,300.00 - $283,400.00

Purpose Statement

Manages site manufacturing operations by establishing strategic plans that align to site and Corporate objectives. Makes final recommendation on manufacturing operational matters and ensures manufacturing operations effective achievement of objectives. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company. Participates in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Evaluate and promote best practices and optimum utilization of resources; devise standard operating practices and develop plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, capital and employees; and drive improvements through the application of lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen activity.
• Responsible for overall site sector(s) manufacturing operations to include; supply chain, performance and capacity management.
• Provide the manufacturing site sectors operations leadership, resulting in the effective implementation of the required vision, strategy, quality, OTD, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the management of level 1and level 2 metrics (as defined by SOP 14003) and daily management metrics.
• Develop, lead, and motivate the manufacturing operations team. This involves evaluating talent and strengthening the team as required, solidifying succession plans and improving leadership capability.
• Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 10 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to provide leadership, direction and guidance to members of the Manufacturing Operations team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills are necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, computer literacy, electronic industry knowledge and ability to supervise.
• Develop a passion for customer commitment by influencing members of Manufacturing Operations to effectively implement customer strategy.
• Proficiency and demonstration of the Plexus Core Values.
• General office equipment and materials.

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.