Manager - Operations

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. seeks a senior manufacturing operations leader to guide a focus factory, ensuring customer commitments are met and growth is enabled.

You will collaborate with site leads to develop talent, execute strategies and manage budgets, schedules, and performance metrics across the plant. You will drive improvements in labor efficiency, delivery reliability, and quality while upholding Plexus Core Values and fostering an inclusive, high-performing work culture.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership, direction and guidance to Operational Unit management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proven ability to develop talent and drive succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations team and motivate staff.
• Oversee implementation of customer and operational strategies to meet quality, delivery and profitability goals.
• Manage site operational metrics and drive improvements for Plexus System of Operational Excellence.
• Maintain customer relationships and serve as escalation path with Customer Management for P&L and growth.
• Implement programs to improve labor efficiency and on-time delivery, aligning with corporate requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

8+ years related experience

Job description

About us:

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, mission critical aerospace systems, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision.

When we invest in our people, we invest in building a better world.

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. It is our values that unite us and guide us in everything that we do, including how we operate, behave and interact to foster a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best.

Our values include:

Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success.

As a team member, you will engage in impactful work through global collaboration and the use of emerging technologies, join an inclusive culture where every team member is valued and working toward a greater purpose, and be empowered to reach your full potential through various development programs designed to accelerate your growth.

Salary Range:

$129,500.00 - $194,300.00

Purpose Statement:

Responsible for establishing and maintaining direction to all operational personnel within a focus factory in order to ensure customer and operational commitments are fulfilled, customer satisfaction retained and to enable customer growth. Participates in development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people. Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.

Key Job Accountabilities

• In conjunction with site functional leads, develop, lead, and motivate the manufacturing operations team, including evaluating talent, solidifying succession plans, and improving leadership capabilities.
• Oversee the effective implementation of customer and operational strategies, ensuring quality, materials, delivery, revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Manage site operational and daily management metrics. Manage improvements to meet or exceed expectations of the Plexus System of Operational Excellence.
• Maintain customer relationships and be an escalation path for the manufacturing operations, working directly with Customer Management to manage customer P&L and secure future growth opportunities.
• Implement programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, and meet other corporate or customer requirements.
• 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 8 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 Operational Unit management 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 the Operational Unit 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.

We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at [e-mail]. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and/or background check.