Global Director, Optical Connectivity Manufacturing

Flint Hills Resources; Fremont, Lisle (CA, IL); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Fremont, CA seeks a Director of Operations for its Optical Connectivity manufacturing footprint. You will lead strategy, scale operations, and partner with engineering, quality, and business leaders across regions to accelerate readiness and deliver on growth initiatives.

This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, building capable teams and scalable operating systems, driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost improvements while fostering a culture of

Qualifications

• Lead manufacturing operations strategy and execution across multiple sites.
• Drive capacity expansion, ramp-ups, and readiness activities.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and business leaders to improve performance.
• Transfer knowledge and technology across global locations.
• Establish operating mechanisms for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Coach and develop operational and technical leaders; build leadership depth.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and escalation to meet priorities.
• Foster collaboration and continuous improvement across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations strategy and execution to support growth across sites.
• Drive capacity expansion and ramp-ups, ensuring production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance.
• Transfer manufacturing know-how across locations to strengthen capability.
• Establish and improve systems for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost.
• Coach leaders and develop teams to close capability gaps.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving and escalation.

Skills

Manufacturing operations leadership

Production ramp-ups & capacity growth

Cross-functional collaboration

Coaching & leadership development

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Operations Management / Business

Job description

Molex in Fremont, CA seeks a Director of Operations for its Optical Connectivity manufacturing footprint. You will lead strategy, scale operations, and partner with engineering, quality, and business leaders across regions to accelerate readiness and deliver on growth initiatives.

This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, building capable teams and scalable operating systems, driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost improvements while fostering a culture of